With the NBA offseason nearing its end, the stars have started their preparations for the upcoming season. The players have engaged in intense workouts in the past month to get back into their best shape. One of the most active players putting in the work this summer has been Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant. He has impressed the NBA fans thoroughly with his renowned brilliance on the court throughout the offseason. However, 21-year-old sensation Jalen Green recently stole the show in a star-studded scrimmage featuring The Slim Reaper as well.
Jalen Green has made headlines for a peculiar reason lately. His dating rumors with 38-year-old fitness model Draya Michele has caught the attention of the NBA world. Their age gap of 17 years has become a major topic of discussion. However, the Houston Rockets guard may have recently taken the attention away from his dating life by cooking a 24-year-old NBA star in the highly touted scrimmage game.
Jalen Green distracts the fans with a stunning performance
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NBA fans has been treated with several romance rumors this offseason. From Jimmy Butler‘s alleged romance with pop icon Shakira to the false Austin Reaves-Taylor Swift rumors, the romance allegations have floated around in the NBA world throughout the summer.
One such rumor spread about Jalen Green and the former actress Draya Michele, which had fans excited. However, the former No.2 pick shifted all the focus to his brilliance in a star-studded scrimmage game as he cooked 24-year-old Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter.
Jalen Green played in a scrimmage game that featured several NBA superstars in the mix. From Kevin Durant to Chet Holmgren, the game seemed packed with phenomenal talents. However, Green stood out among the stars despite their stature.
In a video of the game, Green was seen frequently getting to his spots, nailing shots from beyond the arc as well as tough mid-range jumpers. He also crossed up his primary defender, Huerter to drive into the paint on multiple plays. He also drilled shots over Austin Rivers during his impeccable performance.
This phenomenal performance from the Rockets guard had fans mesmerized. Green made a mark for himself that fans just had to share their reactions to. They did just that by taking to Twitter.
Fans react to Green’s brilliance
The scrimmage where Jalen Green shined had an unbelievable amount of talent on the floor together. Holmgren, Durant and Huerter were just a few among the terrific talents on-court. However, it seemed as though nobody could stop Jalen Green in this game. The fans took notice of this brilliance and took to Twitter to hail the 21-year-old.
Fans hailed Green as the future face of the league.
He’s the future face of the nba 🗣️
— KayC (@ImKayC_) August 16, 2023
Some predicted the Rockets to get back into playoff contention.
Rockets are getting to the playoffs this year watch
— Richie (@1SyllabIe) August 16, 2023
Users also predicted All-Star buzz for the 21-year-old.
Super talented player. Going to be in the All-Star conversation next season.
— ᵂᴵᴸᴸ (@BiasedHouston) August 16, 2023
However, not all fans believed in Green’s abilities.
He’s mid, change my mind
— Frenchiie (@BossFrenchiie) August 16, 2023
Fans also trolled Green’s playing style.
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Not an ounce of playmaking bruh should’ve gotten a bunch of 3rd graders if he gonna iso like that
— Upside Down Circles are Cool (@Piano_tastic) August 16, 2023
Whether the fans admired his skill or not, Green stood out among a bunch of NBA superstars. While cooking the Kings guard, the 21-year-old displayed some spectacular shot-making abilities and his renowned athleticism. He also took the attention away from his alleged romance with Draya Michele.
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With this spectacular performance, has Green shown promise going into next season? Can he sustain this form to bring the Rockets back into playoff contention? Share your thoughts in the comments below!