History of Jalen Green in Timeline

Jalen Green is an American professional basketball player currently with the Houston Rockets. A highly-touted five-star recruit, Green bypassed college to join the NBA G League Ignite. He achieved significant success in youth basketball, 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 Rockets in the 2021 NBA draft. He is also one of the few NBA players of Filipino descent.

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1971: School Career Scoring Record

In 1971, Roscoe Pondexter set the school career scoring record of 2,288 points at San Joaquin Memorial.

February 9, 2002: Jalen Green's Birth

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

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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: Joined NBA G League

On April 16, 2020, Jalen Green announced that he would join the NBA G League, forgoing college basketball offers from multiple universities.

March 8, 2021: Season-High 30 Points

On March 8, 2021, Jalen Green recorded a season-high 30 points, seven assists, and five rebounds in a loss to the Raptors 905.

July 29, 2021: Drafted by Houston Rockets

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 the Rockets

On December 17, 2021, Danuel House, who refused to exchange jersey numbers with Jalen Green, was waived by the Houston Rockets.

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: Scored 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: NBA Suspension

On January 15, 2023, Jalen Green and teammate Jae'Sean Tate were suspended one game without pay by the NBA 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 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 win against the Los Angeles Lakers.

March 19, 2024: Career-High 42 Points

On March 19, 2024, Jalen Green scored a career-high 42 points, along with 10 rebounds, 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: 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 in Overtime Win

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

January 13, 2025: Matched Career High with 42 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.