The Houston Rockets won’t be taking part in the 2022 NBA Playoffs, but one of their star players has become a huge topic of discussion.
Rockets guard Jalen Green has made a case for the 2021-22 All-Rookie First Team given his historic scoring streak, but not everybody is sold on the No. 2 overall pick.
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, while discussing the All-Rookie Team on Wednesday’s episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, did not mince words on where he stands when it comes to his vote.
“F–k Jalen Green,” Simmons said. “I don’t care you’re scoring 40 points and your team’s 19-60. Congratulations. Herb Jones is like guarding dudes in real games.
“Now, the Houston people are going to be mad at me. I’m sorry. I like winning players, I’m sorry. Jalen Green will get there, it’s just that team was 21-61 this year or whatever.”
Last season, Green finished as the NBA’s second-leading rookie scorer with 17.3 points per game and concluded the season with a 41-point performance.
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Simmons would later clarify that he actually likes Green.
“I just didn’t think he was one of the five best rookies, but we also had an iconic rookie class,” Simmons said. “I think that’s one of the best rookie classes we’ve had.”
