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OKC Thunder NBA draft prospect profile: Rapid riser Jalen Green

ByTamberlyn Richardson|
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 18: Jalen Green #4 of the G League Ignite brings the ball up the floor during a G-League game against the Westchester Knicks at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on February 18, 2021 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 18: Jalen Green #4 of the G League Ignite brings the ball up the floor during a G-League game against the Westchester Knicks at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on February 18, 2021 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
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OKC Thunder prospect series: Jalen Green #4 of the G League Ignite drives to the basket (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Next up in our annual NBA draft prospect profile series Intentions examines Jalen Green with a view to his fit with the OKC Thunder.

All season there have been a handful of prospects separated in the upper tier with Green among that quintet. However, his placement is on the rise as the draft draws nearer. Each of the franchises possessing a pick in the top four has cited their interest in the G-League Ignite shooting guard.

Those rumors are no longer whispers with many analysts projecting Green will be selected no worse than second and even Troy Weaver in Detroit is said to covet the young star.

Let’s dive into how the California native rose up the ranks and why he has everyone buzzing about his long term potential.

OKC Thunder draft profile preview for Jalen Green :

Specifics:

  • Height: 6’5″
  • Weight: 180 pounds
  • Wingspan: 6’7.5
  • Standing Reach: 8’5
  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • Birthdate/Age: February 9, 2002, 19 years
  • G-League: Ignite
  • Stat line: 17.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.5 steals
  • Home Town: Merced, California

Box Score Statistics:

Per Game Table
Season Tm G MP FGA FG% 3PA 3P% 2PA 2P% FTA FT% TRB AST STL TOV PTS
2020-21 GLI 15 32.0 13.6 .461 5.7 .365 7.9 .529 2.3 .829 4.1 2.8 1.5 2.7 17.9
Career 15 32.0 13.6 .461 5.7 .365 7.9 .529 2.3 .829 4.1 2.8 1.5 2.7 17.9

Provided by Basketball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 7/9/2021.

Current Ranking:

As noted, Green is experiencing the greatest uprise among the five players considered in that top group. Review the mock drafts from a month ago and you’ll discover most pegged the guard fourth but the most recent mocks have him predominantly positioned second with the Houston Rockets committed to finding a new shooting guard with star potential.

With that let’s dive a little deeper into Green to determine his strengths and weaknesses.

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