Despite Lakers? Austin Reaves ?Putting the Clamps? on Him, 21yo Jalen Green Overshadows ?Hillbilly Kobe? and Klay Thompson in Latest Report

After shattering multiple records last season, the expectations are high from Jalen Green. In this off-season, he has engaged himself in scrimmages against Team USA. As a player for USA Select, he has impressed against the team going to the FIBA World Cup.

In a recent report, he received backing to overshadow the likes of Los Angeles Lakers‘ Austin ‘Hillbilly Kobe’ Reaves. Reaves, on the Day 3 of the scrimmages, took matters into his own hands as he left Green embarrassed.

Can Jalen Green surpass Reaves?

Jalen Green had the backing to make it into the FIBA World Cup roster. So, in the scrimmages against Team USA, he had his chance to show everyone why he belonged there. But his plans did not pan out quite well, as during one play, Reaves heavily guarded him out and scored a three on a turnover.

Known for his mental toughness and zeal, Reaves has shown Green how far he still needs to walk. Despite this one moment, his overall performances for USA Select garnered praise. Coming into the NBA as a five-star recruit, he looks set to become the talisman of the Houston Rockets this coming season.

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Green has shown glimpses of what he is capable of frequently. With the appointment of former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka, the ceilings remain high for him. The latest report on NBA shooting guards portrays the same.

Can Green become one of NBA’s leading shooting guards?

The potential is undoubtedly there as he is backed to overshadow a few of the star-shooting guards. Not only Reaves, but he can also become greater than even Golden State Warriors‘ Klay Thompson.

Jalen Green has become a better two-way player than his rookie season but he has a lot to improve. Despite having a decent field goal percentage, his 3-point shooting needs to get better. The best part is his progress has been measurable and visible. So, the Rockets fans can be hopeful of Green actually becoming the face of the franchise.

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Udoka would definitely play a key role in his growth this coming season. As Green continues to shine, it would be interesting to see how far he can go.