Luka Doncic sees future superstar in Rockets prospect Jalen Green
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All-Star guard and perennial MVP candidate Luka Doncic had 50 points and 10 assists for the Dallas Mavericks in Friday’s close win at Houston, but he showed lots of respect postgame for second-year guard Jalen Green of the young and rebuilding Rockets.
Green didn’t shoot well (35.3% FG, 0-of-4 on 3-pointers) versus the Mavericks, but he did have 23 points and 8 rebounds while drawing 12 free-throw attempts, making 11 of them.
In postgame comments from Toyota Center, Doncic made it clear that Green had already earned his respect:
We’ve played them twice this year. I think they have a really young team, but they have a lot of talent. They play with a lot of force, a lot of energy. I think they’ve improved a lot.
I think Jalen is going to be a superstar in this league. He’s already a star. They have a great guy here, so they should build around him.
Green and the Rockets (9-23) will look to snap their five-game losing streak when they resume play on Monday night in Chicago. Tipoff against the Bulls is scheduled for 7 p.m. Centra.
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