The Phoenix Suns’ return for Kevin Durant has generally been viewed by fans and media as paltry for a player of his caliber. Arguably the center piece of the trade return was young Jalen Green, the former #2 overall pick in 2021. Green has been highly criticized after his playoff struggles last season, but he is now primed for the best season of his career.
The Suns are a better fit for Jalen Green
Green was highly inconsistent in the Houston Rockets’ 7-game playoff series last season against the Warriors. But he wasn’t the only one on his team who struggled.