Suns' Mark Williams Praises Jalen Green Ahead of Potential Injury Return
Jalen Green is close to making his season debut for the Phoenix Suns. The team aims to improve to a 4-5 record in their matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers at 9:00 p.m. ET on Thursday. Green, a key offensive player, missed the preseason and the Suns' first eight regular-season games due to a strained right hamstring. According to the NBA's official injury report, he is now listed as probable to play.
Green's return is anticipated to reduce some of the offensive burden from Devin Booker and help the Suns recover from a slow start to the season.
Mark Williams Comments on Green and Booker's Impact
Before Green's expected return, Suns center Mark Williams spoke highly of the duo of Green and Booker, highlighting how their scoring abilities will benefit the team's frontcourt, as reported by Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic.
“I think everybody knows both of those guys can score the ball at a really high level. Defenses have to pay attention to both of them, so I think that'll make our lives as bigs a little bit easier. That's just one more person you’ve got to worry about.”
Background on Jalen Green
- Green was acquired by the Suns through a historic seven-team trade in the summer that sent Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets.
- He is a 23-year-old shooting guard known as one of Phoenix's best offensive weapons.
Green's comeback is highly anticipated as it may provide a boost to the team's performance and offensive dynamics.
Author's summary: Jalen Green is poised to return to the Suns, potentially easing pressure on Devin Booker and strengthening Phoenix’s offense after a challenging start.