History of Jalen Green in Timeline

Jalen Green is an American professional basketball player currently with the Phoenix Suns. A highly-touted five-star recruit, Green bypassed college to join the NBA G League Ignite. Prior to turning professional, he achieved significant success with the United States national team, including being named MVP of the 2018 FIBA Under-17 World Cup. He was drafted second overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2021 NBA draft. Green is also notable as one of the few players of Filipino descent in the NBA.

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1971: Roscoe Pondexter's Scoring Record

In 1971, Roscoe Pondexter set the school career scoring record of 2,288.

May 11, 1997: Matt Maloney's 3-Pointer Record

On May 11, 1997, Matt Maloney tied the Rockets franchise record for most three-pointers made in a playoff game.

1997: NBA Rookie Scoring Record

In 1997, Allen Iverson and Jalen Green became the only NBA rookies to score 30-plus points in five straight games.

February 9, 2002: Jalen Green's Birth

On February 9, 2002, Jalen Romande Green was born. He is now an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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2017: National Team Debut

In 2017, Jalen Green made his national team debut for the United States at the FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship in Formosa, Argentina.

May 8, 2018: Chris Paul's 3-Pointer Record

On May 8, 2018, Chris Paul tied the Rockets franchise record for most three-pointers made in a playoff game.

2018: FIBA Under-17 World Cup MVP

In 2018, Jalen Green was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the FIBA Under-17 World Cup after winning a gold medal with the United States at the junior level.

2019: Gold Medal in FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup

In 2019, Jalen Green won another gold medal with the United States at the FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Heraklion, Greece.

March 2020: Grind Session Most Valuable Player Honors

In March 2020, Jalen Green shared Grind Session Most Valuable Player honors with Daishen Nix. He averaged 31.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and five assists per game, leading his team to a 31–3 record.

April 16, 2020: Joins NBA G League

On April 16, 2020, Jalen Green announced that he would join the NBA G League, forgoing college basketball, choosing the G League over offers from Auburn, Oregon, and Memphis.

2020: Ranked as Top Recruit

In 2020, Jalen Green was a consensus five-star recruit and the best shooting guard in the 2020 class, with ESPN ranking him number one overall.

March 8, 2021: Season-High Performance in G League Playoffs

On March 8, 2021, Jalen Green recorded a season-high 30 points, seven assists, and five rebounds in a 127–102 loss to the Raptors 905 in the first round of the playoffs.

July 29, 2021: Selected by Houston Rockets in NBA Draft

On July 29, 2021, Jalen Green was selected by the Houston Rockets second overall in the 2021 NBA draft.

December 17, 2021: Danuel House Waived by Rockets

On December 17, 2021, Danuel House was waived by the Houston Rockets. He had previously refused to exchange jersey numbers with Jalen Green, preventing Green from wearing number 4 during his rookie season.

2021: Drafted into the NBA

In 2021, Jalen Green was selected by the Houston Rockets with the second overall pick in the NBA draft, making him the third player in the NBA of Filipino descent.

February 19, 2022: Participates in Slam Dunk Contest

On February 19, 2022, Jalen Green participated in the Slam Dunk Contest and finished in third place.

November 7, 2022: 34 Points Scored Against Orlando Magic

On November 7, 2022, Jalen Green scored 34 points in a win against the Orlando Magic, making him the sixth guard in NBA history to score at least 30 points ten or more times before turning 21.

January 15, 2023: Suspended for Leaving Bench Area

On January 15, 2023, Jalen Green and teammate Jae'Sean Tate were suspended by the NBA for one game without pay for leaving the bench area during an altercation between the Rockets and the Sacramento Kings.

January 24, 2024: First Duo in NBA History

On January 24, 2024, Jalen Green and his teammate Alperen Şengün became the first duo in NBA history to score 30-plus points and 10-plus rebounds at 21 years or younger in a 135–119 win against the Los Angeles Lakers.

March 19, 2024: Career High Points Against Wizards

On March 19, 2024, Jalen Green put up a career-high 42 points, along with 10 rebounds and three assists, in a 137–114 win over the Washington Wizards.

May 12, 2024: Birth of Daughter

On May 12, 2024, Jalen Green and Draya Michele welcomed their daughter.

October 21, 2024: Signs Contract Extension with Rockets

On October 21, 2024, Jalen Green and the Rockets agreed to a three–year, $106 million contract extension.

November 27, 2024: 41 Points Scored Against 76ers

On November 27, 2024, Jalen Green put up 41 points in a 122–115 overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

2024: Started all 82 games for Houston

During the 2024–25 NBA season, Jalen Green started all 82 games for Houston, averaging 21 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists.

January 13, 2025: Matches Career High in Points

On January 13, 2025, Jalen Green matched his career high with 42 points on 72.2% shooting from the field in a home game win against the Memphis Grizzlies.

July 6, 2025: Traded to Phoenix Suns

On July 6, 2025, Jalen Green, along with Dillon Brooks, Rasheer Fleming, and Khaman Maluach, was traded to the Phoenix Suns via a seven-team trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Rockets.