Jalen Green is a professional basketball player who plays as a shooting guard for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. Born on February 9, 2002, in Merced, California, he stands 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 186 pounds. Green was selected by the Rockets as the second overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.
Before entering the NBA, Green played for the NBA G League Ignite during the 2020–2021 season, where he averaged 17.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game.
In the 2024–2025 season, Green signed a three-year, $106 million contract extension with the Rockets. He has been a key contributor to the team’s success, notably helping Houston overcome a 25-point deficit to secure a 144-137 overtime victory against the Philadelphia 76ers on March 19, 2025, where he recorded 30 points and 13 assists.
As of March 24, 2025, the Rockets’ nine-game winning streak ended with a 116-111 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Green led the team with 30 points in that game.
For a glimpse of his playing style, here’s a highlight from a recent game against the Orlando Magic: