Suns' Mark Williams Praises Jalen Green Ahead of Possible Return
Jalen Green is expected to make his season debut soon. The Phoenix Suns aim to improve to 4-5 with a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at 9:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, likely featuring Green's return.
Green missed the preseason and the Suns’ first eight regular-season games due to a strained right hamstring but is now listed as probable to play, according to the NBA's official injury report. His comeback could reduce the scoring burden on Devin Booker and help the Suns recover from a slow start.
Mark Williams on Green and Booker’s Impact
“I think everybody knows both of those guys can score the ball at a really high level,” said Suns center Mark Williams. “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.”
This praise highlights how the duo's offensive threat can ease defensive pressure on Phoenix's frontcourt.
Green's Acquisition Details
Jalen Green joined the Suns through a historic seven-team trade this summer that involved Kevin Durant moving to the Houston Rockets.
Summary
Mark Williams emphasizes that Jalen Green's return will significantly boost the Suns' offense and create more opportunities for the team's big players by forcing defenses to spread their focus.