Rocket Udoka was dissatisfied with Green, and it can be seen from the words of the interview that the American media strongly recommended the White Devils who scored 75 points in two games
The Houston Rockets are on an 11-game winning streak at home, but core point guard Jalen Green nearly ruined a game. In the last game against the Grizzlies, Jalen Green shot 2-of-12 and 0-of-5 from three-point range, and was DNP in the final quarter, and in the previous game against the Spurs, Green was 2-of-10 and 1-of-4 from three-point range, and was also DNP in the final quarter. Jalen Green was DNP in the final quarter of two straight games, averaging 7.5 points per game on 4-of-22 shooting and 1-of-9 three-pointers.
Many fans and media can also see from Udoka's interview that he is dissatisfied with Jalen Green's performance in two consecutive games. Asked about Jalen Green's dismissal for two consecutive games, Udoka said: "You shouldn't let a tough night affect your personal form all the time, we're going to pick better players to stay on the court. This also shows that in Udoka's mind, Jalen Green is not good enough and has not gained his trust. Udoka when the Celtics coached, even if Tatum performed average in the first three quarters, Udoka would not hide in the final quarter.
In the offseason, after the Rockets signed Udoka as head coach, they said in an interview that the team does not have an absolute core and is promoted through competition. Combined with Udoka's recent abandonment of Jalen Green in the last quarter, it proves that Udoka does not approve of Jalen Green. Jalen Green's form this season has also been extremely inconsistent, scoring 19 points in a single quarter at one point, but he was also able to make 2-of-12 and 3-of-15. Jalen Green is currently 40.4% in the middle and 32.3% from three-point range, and the efficiency value is too poor.
Rockets fans and the media saw Jalen Green's form and recommended Whitmore, who is very good in the G League, to the Rockets. The American media believes that Whitmore is stronger than Jalen Green, and Jalen Green should go to the G League to practice. In the last two games, Whitmore has scored 75 points and hit nine three-pointers, shooting 60 percent from the middle and over 45 percent from three-point range. Houston media Bradeaux posted Shin Kyung, the 16th pick in 2021, Ethan, the 17th pick in 2022, and Whitmore with the 20th pick in 2023 and wrote: "Cam Whitmore must be next. ”