NBA offseason workouts are in full swing, and third-year Rockets guard Jalen Green is taking full advantage. Drafted at No. 2 in the 2021 first round, Green led Houston last season with a scoring average of 22.1 points per game. He’s looking to build on that as the franchise aims to take the next step in its rebuild.
Earlier this month, various photos and videos showed Green training with newly signed teammate Fred VanVleet. Next month, the 21-year-old will join a handful of other rising stars on the U.S. Select Team at training camp ahead of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
In between, Green is working out with prominent NBA veterans Kyle Kuzma of the Washington Wizards and longtime superstar Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns.
Durant has long been regarded around the league as one of its most tireless workers and among the most dedicated to workouts. Thus, Green’s participation in several of those workouts would seem to indicate a high level of commitment as the athletic 6-foot-6 guard prepares for a crucial 2023-24 season in his career trajectory.
Kuzma, in particular, seemed quite impressed by Green’s work ethic, which he referred to as elite. Here’s a look at the handful of Green’s workout photos and videos posted to social media.
Jalen Green workout footage
Kyle Kuzma and Jalen Green in the lab together 🧪
(Via @kylekuzma on IG) pic.twitter.com/nguTf1SnAW
— Bradeaux (@BradeauxNBA) July 23, 2023
How sky high is Jalen Green’s confidence to just pull up with a 6’11 Kevin Durant in his face pic.twitter.com/lsCr6k6Y2z
— V̷a̷t̷o̷r̷ (@Vator_H_Town) July 25, 2023
Jalen Green pro-runs (feat. Kevin Durant 👀)#Rockets https://t.co/QWeehd7WDW pic.twitter.com/JolUkEf5d7
— ᵂᴵᴸᴸ (@BiasedHouston) July 25, 2023
Jalen Green was COOKING in this pro run including Kevin Durant, Christian Wood, KJ Martin, Obi Toppin, & said this to Juan Toscano-Anderson 🪣
“Shut the fu** up. Stupid a** n***a. Fu** is wrong with buddy?”
Green had a nasty hesi into the fadeaway & almost had JTA stumbling,… pic.twitter.com/RxmIxxSFMB
— NBA Buzz (@OfficialNBABuzz) July 25, 2023
KD putting in work w/ Jalen Green today pic.twitter.com/Jbh5CgKpiX
— LEEZUS (@AndrewLeezus) July 25, 2023
The Jalen Green level up WILL be televised. Y’all see this work.
Tapping in with one of the greatest offensive players the world has ever seen in Kevin Durant. So much game to get here.
(h/t ozzysocialclub on IG) pic.twitter.com/ZFe0N25BRO
— V̷a̷t̷o̷r̷ (@Vator_H_Town) July 24, 2023
Jalen Green might be the BEST athlete in all of basketball.
Many around the league reportedly believe Green is poised for a “breakout” season.💥
Kyle Kuzma (NBA Champion) posting about his work ethic👀
Green will be a “top five” SG in the NBA this year. 📠 pic.twitter.com/SOiYhw4KZF
— NBARookiesWatch (@NBARookiesWatch) July 23, 2023
Jalen Green doin runs with KD in the summer. There’s levels to this game & he already a step ahead. I saw other players from his draft class run against ppl fighting for a mid level deal. Just sayin’
— G.O.A.T (@JDiorx4) July 25, 2023
Jalen Green really has KD, Kyrie, FVV, Ime, Dillon, and Amen as his mentors…….
He won’t fail! https://t.co/WF4bzs4MCb
— Doculus 🇳🇬 (@AlprenSENDGOONS) July 25, 2023
Feels like Jalen Green has the 2023 offseason-workout MVP trophy on lock
— Brett Usher (@UsherNBA) July 25, 2023
I love that Jalen is working with KD right now. It’s huge for his development. A underrated part of KD’s game is he fits in on any team. No matter the stars on that team Kd fits because of his ability to be effective offensively w/o needing the ball. Something JG must master https://t.co/hyorvTXVYD
— Madison Moore (@MadManLeaks) July 25, 2023
