Suns' Mark Williams Praises Jalen Green Ahead of Potential Return
Jalen Green is poised to make his season debut as the Phoenix Suns aim to improve their record to 4-5 against the Los Angeles Clippers at 9:00 p.m. ET on Thursday. After missing the preseason and the first eight regular-season games due to a strained right hamstring, Green is now listed as probable to play, according to the NBA's official injury report.
The 23-year-old shooting guard’s comeback is expected to relieve some pressure from Devin Booker and help the Suns regain momentum after a slow start.
Mark Williams Comments on Green and Booker Duo
Suns center Mark Williams highlighted the impact of the Green-Booker pairing on the team's frontcourt, noting the challenges they pose to opponents.
“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.”
Williams spoke to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic about how having shooters like Green and Booker spreads the defense and benefits the big men on the team.
Background on Jalen Green's Acquisition
Green joined the Suns as part of a historic seven-team trade this summer that sent Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets.
Summary
Jalen Green’s anticipated return is expected to boost the Suns’ offense and ease the frontcourt’s burden, potentially turning around their early season struggles.
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