History of Jalen Green in Timeline

Jalen Green is an American professional basketball player currently with the Phoenix Suns. A former five-star recruit, Green bypassed college to play for the NBA G League Ignite. He achieved significant success at the junior level, winning three gold medals with the United States and earning MVP honors at the 2018 FIBA Under-17 World Cup. Green was drafted second overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2021 NBA draft. He is also notable for being one of the few players of Filipino descent in the NBA.

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1971: School Career Scoring Record

In 1971, Roscoe Pondexter set the school career scoring record of 2,288 points, which Jalen Green later surpassed during his junior year.

May 11, 1997: Matt Maloney Three-Pointers Made Record

On May 11, 1997, Matt Maloney set a Rockets franchise record, which would later be tied. In Game 2 of the Rockets' first-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors, Green would later tie this record.

1997: Allen Iverson 30-plus point games

In 1997, Allen Iverson achieved a milestone. On March 28, 2022, Green matched Iverson's record as the only NBA rookies to score 30-plus points in five straight games in a row since 1997.

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, helping his team win the gold medal.

May 8, 2018: Chris Paul Ties Record

On May 8, 2018, Chris Paul tied the Rockets franchise record for most three-pointers made in a playoff game. In Game 2 of the Rockets' first-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors, Green would later tie this record.

2018: MVP of FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup

In 2018, Jalen Green was named MVP of the FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup, where he also won a gold medal with the United States.

2018: MVP at FIBA Under-17 World Cup

In 2018, Jalen Green was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the FIBA Under-17 World Cup, where he also won a gold medal with the United States.

2019: Gold Medal at 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.

March 2020: Grind Session MVP Honors

In March 2020, Jalen Green shared Grind Session Most Valuable Player honors with Daishen Nix while playing for Prolific Prep.

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 and choosing the G League over offers from several universities.

2020: Five-Star Recruit

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

March 8, 2021: Season-High Performance

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 while playing in the NBA G League.

July 29, 2021: Drafted by the Houston Rockets

On July 29, 2021, Jalen Green was selected by the Houston Rockets as the second overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft, becoming the first player ever drafted directly from the G-League.

December 17, 2021: Danuel House Waived

On December 17, 2021, Danuel House was waived by the Rockets, which later allowed Jalen Green to change his jersey number to 4 for the following season.

2021: Drafted by the Houston Rockets

In 2021, Jalen Green was selected by the Houston Rockets with the second overall pick in the NBA draft.

February 19, 2022: Slam Dunk Contest Participation

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

November 7, 2022: 34 Points Against the Orlando Magic

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

January 15, 2023: Suspension for Leaving Bench Area

On January 15, 2023, Jalen Green was suspended by the NBA along with teammate Jae'Sean Tate for one game without pay for leaving the bench area during an altercation.

January 24, 2024: 30-plus points and 10-plus rebounds

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 42 Points

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's daughter with actress and fashion designer Draya Michele was born.

October 21, 2024: Contract Extension with the Rockets

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

November 27, 2024: 41 Points Against the Philadelphia 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

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. He joined Hakeem Olajuwon as the only two players in Rockets history to score 40+ points with at least 70% from the field.

July 6, 2025: Traded to the 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.