Suns' Mark Williams Praises Jalen Green Ahead of Potential Return
Jalen Green is expected to make his season debut soon as the Phoenix Suns aim to improve their 4-5 record in the upcoming game against the Los Angeles Clippers at 9:00 p.m. ET on Thursday. After missing both 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 return of the 23-year-old shooting guard will likely reduce some of the scoring pressure on Devin Booker and could help Phoenix regain momentum after a slow start to the season.
Mark Williams on Green and Booker’s Impact
Before Green’s potential return, Suns center Mark Williams praised the scoring duo, emphasizing how their offensive threat benefits the team's frontcourt. Williams told 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.”
Green joined the Suns as part of a historic seven-team trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets this past summer.
Summary
Jalen Green’s expected return offers the Suns a vital offensive boost, easing defensive focus on key players and potentially reversing their recent uneven form.
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