Suns' Mark Williams Praises Jalen Green Ahead of Potential Return
Jalen Green is expected to make his season debut soon. The Phoenix Suns aim to improve to 4-5 when they face the Los Angeles Clippers at 9:00 p.m. ET on Thursday. Green, who missed the preseason and the Suns’ first eight regular-season games due to a strained right hamstring, is now listed as probable to play according to the NBA's official injury report.
His return is anticipated to relieve some pressure on Devin Booker and help the team regain momentum after a slow start.
Williams Comment on Green and Booker
Before Green's potential comeback, Suns center Mark Williams highlighted the impact of Green and Booker on the team. He explained how their scoring abilities will also benefit the frontcourt players.
“I think everybody knows both of those guys can score the ball at a really high level,” Williams said. “Defenses have to pay attention to both of them, so I think that'll make our lives as bigs a little bit easier. That's just one more person you’ve got to worry about.”
Green joined the Suns through a landmark seven-team trade this summer that involved sending Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets.
Additional Context
- The Suns have had a middling start this season.
- Green's presence is expected to boost the team's offense significantly.
Author's summary: Jalen Green's expected return is set to strengthen the Suns' offense, easing pressure on Devin Booker while improving team dynamics, according to Mark Williams.