Before taking the reins of the Rockets in 2020, Stephen Silas was an assistant coach for many years in Dallas, Charlotte and Cleveland. But also in Golden State, where he remained between 2006 and 2011.
He therefore closely attended the first seasons of Stephen Curry. He remembers this young shooter, already steeped in talent but too often weighed down by fragile ankles. The Texans coach does not hesitate to draw parallels with Jalen Green.
“I was looking at my notes the other day and I had the instructions for Curry in 2010: everything he needed to improve during the season and everything he needed to work on during the summer”says the coach for the Houston Chronicle. “There are a lot of elements that are similar to Jalen, for him to become stronger, like protecting his ball better when he penetrates, or finishing better. He and Stephen are close. Green saw my notes and was blown away. “
For Stephen Silas, using these comparisons is a perfect approach to getting young people to work.
“It’s funny to see that these instructions from 2010, which are only twelve years old but seem to be an eternity, are applicable”, he continues. “Players tend to listen more when it comes to great players like Curry, LeBron James or Luka Doncic. I also did that, give instructions on paper, to the young people of Charlotte, like Kemba Walker. Now it’s by email or text. “
With the best 3-point shooter in history (he will find this Monday evening), the young Rockets rear, who is still only a rookie, has a perfect model to progress in the coming months.
“If we follow the plan, we become a great player. Like Curry. I thought it was cool that the coach showed me that,” explains the rookie. “That way, we know that there is a direction, a plan. You have to take a bit of everything and do it with your own sauce. I’m not necessarily focused on what Curry was doing, but I need to know the tools. Moreover, I have known him for a long time. He’s like a big brother. When I was in trouble in the G-League, he sent me an audio message to tell me to keep shooting. I can reach him when necessary, he always gives me advice. “
| Jalen Green | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2021-22 | HOO | 34 | 30 | 37.3 | 29.0 | 82.5 | 0.4 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 2.4 | 0.2 | 14.3 |
| Total | 34 | 30 | 37.3 | 29.0 | 82.5 | 0.4 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 2.4 | 0.2 | 14.3 | |
