Basketball

Rockets Acquire Former Jazz Forward Jeff Green

The Houston Rockets needed wing depth and they just got some help by adding former Utah Jazz forward Jeff Green.

Jeff Green had a tough time adjusting to the Jazz. He averaged 7.8 points and 2.7 rebounds in 18.4 minutes over 30 games for this season before getting cut by the team before they traded for Jordan Clarkson. The 33-year-old forward shot just 38.5 percent from the floor, 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free-throw line.

In his career Green averages 13.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 29.6 minutes over 890 games with the Thunder, Celtics, Grizzlies, Clippers, Magic, Cavaliers, Wizards and Jazz.

The veteran played with James Harden and Russell Westbrook in the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons when all of them were . “Playing for something special, that’s what it’s all about. To do it with guys, we basically came in together, is going to be special,” Green said about signing with the Rockets.

Adding Green improves the Houston bench significantly. He has experience in the playoffs and played very well in the 2018 Finals with the Cavaliers. Green has career averages of 9.8 points in 27.3 minutes over 60 playoff games.

NBA legend Dwyane Wade had this to say about Jeff Green when the Jazz signed him in the offseason:

“I do NOT understand how and why Jeff Green keep signing these 1 year deals for the minimum. This is now 3 years in a row. He’s never injured, He’s never been a problem in the locker room, He’s athletic, he can shoot the 3, he can guard multiple positions and he’s not old.”

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

“Would bring a dominance to the team” – Gary Neville says Virgil van Dijk’s addition could strengthen Manchester United

Manchester United is all set to take on table-toppers Liverpool on Sunday at their home… Read More

April 4, 2024

I still don’t have a clear idea who a new coach would be – Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic has admitted that he doesn’t have a clear idea of who would be… Read More

April 4, 2024

Steph Curry played a great game – Steve Kerr after win against San Antonio Spurs

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr hailed Steph Curry after their 117-113 win against… Read More

April 4, 2024

LeBron James coming close to the sunset of his career

LeBron James, an iconic figure in the world of basketball, has had a career that… Read More

April 4, 2024

Arsenal Climbs Back to Premier League Summit with Solid Victory Over Luton

Arsenal proved their title credentials with a commanding 2-0 victory over Luton Town at the… Read More

April 4, 2024

Arsenal and Manchester City both win to keep EPL title race interesting

Arsenal defeated Luton Town 2-0, while Phil Foden scored a hat-trick in Manchester City's 4-1… Read More

April 4, 2024