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Should the Rockets give up training 13+5 new stars? Local media lists five reasons, salary and age are the main reasons

3:42pm, 14 May 2025【Basketball】

After the Houston Rockets were eliminated in the first round of the game, there are many different opinions on the outside world, and they are all giving advice on the Rockets' operations this summer, especially in the long-term future. Of course, no matter which plan, almost everyone thinks that the Rockets give Jaylen Green so many scenes is quite debatable.

Perhaps the Rockets management should really give up training backcourt star Jaylen Green. In the Rockets and Warriors series, Jaylen Green can only average 13.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 0.6 steals per game, and the overall efficiency is also terrible. The local media were also disappointed, listing five reasons why the Rockets should no longer have fantasy about Jaylen Green, among which salary and age became the main reasons.

Next we will analyze one by one. First of all, Jaylen Green's performance was really bad. Except for the second small outbreak in the entire series, he was completely lost at the other time. In even the most critical two games, Jaylen Green lost confidence and became a little afraid to shoot. Any superstar has had a sluggish touch at the beginning of his career, but if he doesn't even dare to shoot, such a player will definitely be difficult to become a great player. The Rockets cannot leave all young people behind in the second point. Except for Alperen Shinkyung, they are already the absolute core of the Rockets. In addition, in the series with the Warriors, Amen Thompson, Jabbarry Smith and Tari Ethan have also performed well. Compared with them, Jaylen Green must have lagged behind at the starting line, especially in the next two years, the Rockets still have many young players and need to face the issue of renewal.

Third If Jaylen Green is a low salary during the rookie contract period, the Rockets and fans will be a little tolerant. So starting from next season, Jaylen Green's new contract will begin to take effect, and the salary will exceed US$30 million, which is a huge expense for any team. We also know that if the Rockets want to enter the championship ranks, they must continue to strengthen. It is almost inevitable to introduce big-name stars, so if Jaylen Green stays in the team, he will inevitably cause obstacles.

The fourth is age. Jaylen Green is 24 years old next season, so he definitely can't be considered old. The problem is that the league is developing very fast now. If the so-called 24-year-old young man stays still, there is no potential or room for growth. This is how Jaylen Green is. Finally, in terms of overall play style, Jaylen Green and the Rockets' tactical system seem to be not that compatible. He is more like a single scorer, but his efficiency is not stable enough. This kind of player is more suitable as the super sixth player, but in terms of salary and position, Jaylen Green seems to be a relatively luxurious stay in the Rockets.