History of Jalen Green in Timeline

Jalen Green is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Houston Rockets. A highly touted five-star recruit, he bypassed college to join the NBA G League Ignite. Green achieved considerable success with the United States junior national teams, winning three gold medals and earning MVP honors at the 2018 FIBA Under-17 World Cup. Drafted second overall by the Rockets in 2021, Green is one of few NBA players of Filipino descent.

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1971: Broke School Scoring Record

In 1971, Roscoe Pondexter held the school career scoring record of 2,288, which was later surpassed by Jalen Green during his junior year at San Joaquin Memorial.

February 9, 2002: Jalen Green Born

On February 9, 2002, Jalen Romande Green was born. He is now an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the NBA.

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April 16, 2020: Joins NBA G League

On April 16, 2020, Jalen Green announced that he would join the NBA G League, forgoing offers from Auburn, Oregon, and Memphis, to pursue a professional basketball career.

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 for the NBA G League Ignite.

July 29, 2021: Drafted by Houston Rockets

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

February 19, 2022: Participated in Slam Dunk Contest

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

November 7, 2022: Joins Elite Company of Guards

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, joining players such as Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving.

January 15, 2023: NBA Suspends Jalen Green

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

January 24, 2024: First NBA Duo to Score 30+ Points and 10+ Rebounds

On January 24, 2024, Jalen Green and 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 Scored

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: Daughter Born

On May 12, 2024, Jalen Green and actress/fashion designer Draya Michele welcomed their daughter.

October 21, 2024: Signs Contract Extension

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

November 27, 2024: Scores 41 Points in Overtime Win

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

January 13, 2025: Matches Career High

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