It was expected that Jalen Green pile up with the Rocketsbut perhaps not in this way. Still ESPN we learn of his re-signing, unprecedented and surprising, for 106 million dollars over (only) three years.
The duration of this new contract is surprising, especially since the 22-year-old full-back will also have the opportunity to test the market after two years, without protection. This is made possible by the “player option” which he will have in his third year and which will allow him, above all, to receive more money along the way. Provided that its performance pushes the leaders of Houston to extend it before 2026.
Privileged Sengun?
For the record, this is the first time that a rookie has managed to negotiate a nine-figure “2+1” contract. A new feature from Jalen Green who, remember, had already distinguished himself a few years ago by becoming the first player to sign with Team Ignite in the G-League.
However, some may see it as a strong sign: that the Rockets prefer not to bet everything on the 2nd choice of the 2021 Draft, now linked to the Texan franchise until 2027, in order to keep their millions for Alperen Sengun, which can also be re-signed…
| Jalen Green | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2021-22 | HOU | 67 | 32 | 42.6 | 34.3 | 79.7 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 17.3 |
| 2022-23 | HOU | 76 | 34 | 41.6 | 33.8 | 78.6 | 0.6 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 22.1 |
| 2023-24 | HOU | 82 | 32 | 42.3 | 33.2 | 80.4 | 0.5 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 19.6 |
| Total | 225 | 33 | 42.1 | 33.7 | 79.4 | 0.5 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 3.3 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 19.8 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
