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 a 4-5 record when they face the Los Angeles Clippers at 9:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, anticipating the return of one of their key offensive players.
After missing the preseason and the Suns’ first eight games due to a strained right hamstring, Green is listed as probable for Thursday's contest, per the NBA's official injury report. His return is likely to ease some of the scoring burden on Devin Booker and could help the Suns regain momentum after a slow start.
Mark Williams on Green and Booker’s Impact
Suns center Mark Williams praised the scoring duo of Green and Booker, explaining how their presence benefits the team's frontcourt. According to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic, Williams said:
“I think everybody knows both of those guys can score the ball at a really high level. 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.”
Trade Background
Green joined the Suns in a historic seven-team trade this summer, which saw Kevin Durant move to the Houston Rockets, making Green a key part of Phoenix’s future plans.
Author’s summary: Jalen Green’s expected return from injury brings optimism to the Suns, as his scoring ability alongside Devin Booker promises to strengthen the team’s offense and improve their season outlook.