Jalen Green Reflects on Rockets Departure and Optimism for New Role with Suns

Jalen Green expressed his gratitude for his recent trade to the Phoenix Suns, saying goodbye to the Houston Rockets and their fanbase in a memoir published by The Players' Tribune. He reflected on his four seasons with Houston, where he consistently started all 82 games for two consecutive years, averaging 21 points, 4.6 rebounds, and four assists. Green views the move as a mutually beneficial business decision, eagerly anticipating playing alongside Devin Booker in the Suns' backcourt and helping establish a winning culture in Phoenix, while also being happy to join a team that 'wants me to be me.' He indicated that he had expected the trade and appreciated his time in Houston.