Michael Jordan is synonymous with the game of basketball. He is widely known as the GOAT of the NBA. The Chicago Bulls legend stacked up a lot of impressive stats during his reign. His traits on the court differentiated him from other players. He was extremely competitive and made himself better with each passing game. During the Houston Rockets vs Indiana Pacers pre-season game recently, fans witnessed what many called ‘the next Michael Jordan’.
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Houston Rockets’ Jalen Green scored 33 points.?He gave glimpses of Jordan, where he was found anywhere his team wanted him to be and played the game selflessly. It was easy to see the steely-eyed focus, as he swiftly and smartly took the ball to the board.
So many fans reacted by putting the Rockets’ and the Bulls’ photos together. They were excited to share similar stats between the players and were eager to watch more from Green. Jalen Green seems to have announced himself to the NBA world, and fans are ready for more.
Fans compare Jalen Green to Michael Jordan after another 30-point game
Jalen Green and teammate Kevin Porter Jr. helped the Rockets beat the Pacers 122-114 in their final pre-season game. Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:
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— b (@anthony223700) October 15, 2022
Rockets really replaced an all-time SG with another all-time SG in less than a year. https://t.co/OsVMxvqPS6
— eric. (@AstrosOwnMLB) October 15, 2022
MJ wit a 3 pointer!
— 💫Yxu’re Welcxme💫 (@YxurWelcxme21) October 15, 2022
— Mari 🦉 (@mxrmir) October 15, 2022
— 🅿️oorBrownBoy (@PoorBrownBoyy) October 15, 2022
— 〽️ (@Moetakes) October 15, 2022
The 20-year-old showed moves that left everyone from the NBA world in awe. Even in his rookie year, Green was arguably one of the best players who showed a lot of promise.
Green trained extensively and was said to reportedly spend most of his time in the gym. He refined his movements, adding quickness and agility to his body. That improvement has paid off for Green and how. Green admitted to being “coachable” because he knew the coach’s intentions were always to get the best out of him. He also admitted that he wanted to get into a rhythm. Green said that he was:?“Just trying things, working on my game.?
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There are many NBA legends who testified to the greatness of Michael Jordan. His sustained energy through the game made it next to impossible to guard him. He was also extremely quick on his feet. Jordan won six championships, including five MVPs during his astounding career.
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Houston Rockets fans will hope Jalen Green can continue his rise to the very top.
Do you think Green is the next big thing in the NBA? Let us know in the comments below.