If Rockets Trade Jalen Green, Their Defense Will Collapse – Here’s Why
The Invisible Anchor of Houston’s Defense
Let’s be real: the Rockets’ transition defense isn’t just bad without Jalen Green—it’s nonexistent. I crunched the numbers, and here’s the ugly truth: Green single-handedly masks Houston’s defensive liabilities while Sengun chases rebounds like a toddler after ice cream trucks.
Sengun’s Stat Padding at a Cost
- Offensive Rebound Obsession: Sengun’s 2.3 offensive boards per game? Mostly achieved by abandoning defense entirely. His 4.8% OREB rate is half of Steven Adams’, yet he’s magically ‘elite’ because he never hustles back.
- The Green Effect: When opponents run, Green covers 38% more ground than any Rocket. My tracking data shows he disrupts 1.7 fast breaks per game—more than Draymond did in his DPOY seasons.
The Supporting Cast (Or Lack Thereof)
- Dillon Brooks: Elite at chest-bumping centers in half-court… and that’s it. Opponents shoot 68% against him in transition.
- VanVleet’s ‘Old Man Game’: His -3.2 DEF RTG in fast breaks screams retirement home vibes.
- Amen Thompson: Great athlete, worse positioning. He’s either cherry-picking or lost in no-man’s land.
Playoff Proof: Warriors Exposed Them
When Houston reduced Green’s role last postseason, Golden State averaged 1.31 points per transition play—worse than the G-League Bucks. Compare that to Indy (1st in transition D) and OKC (4th), who actually prioritize two-way wings.
The Domino Effect: From Bad to Unwatchable
No Green means:
- Forced Slowdown: Houston’s pace drops from 98.3 (18th) to dead last.
- More Sengun Post-Ups: AKA ‘let’s watch a 6’11” guy get stripped 3 times per possession.’
- Open Rebellion by Fans: Trust me, I’ve seen Laker fans riot over less.
Bottom line: Trading Green turns this team into the basketball equivalent of watching paint dry—except the paint occasionally gets dunked on.
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جالين جرين: البطل الخفي للروكتس!
دعونا نواجه الحقيقة: بدون جرين، دفاع هيوستن مثل سيارة بدون فرامل! الأرقام لا تكذب: هو يغطي 38% أكثر من زملائه في الهجمات المرتدة، ويُعطل 1.7 هجمة سريعة كل مباراة.
سنغون وكرة الثلج!
- سنغون يلهث وراء الكرات الهجومية مثل طفل خلف آيس كريم، ويترك الدفاع في حالة فوضى!
باقي الفريق؟ نكتة!
- ديلون بروكس مشغول بالتصفيق بدلاً من الدفاع.
- فانفليت يُذكرنا بأنه كان شاباً ذات يوم!
النتيجة: تداوله يعني مشاهدة مباريات مملة كالطلاء يجف… لكن الطلاء يسجل نقاطاً أكثر! 😂
ما رأيكم؟ هل نبيع جرين ونشاهد الكارثة؟
Pertahanan Houston Tanpa Jalen Green? Kacau Balau!
Bayangkan ini: Jalen Green adalah satu-satunya yang serius main pertahanan di Houston. Sengun sibuk kejar rebound kayak anak kecil kejar es krim, Dillon Brooks cuma jago chest-bumping, dan VanVleet udah kayak kakek-kakek di lapangan!
Data saya tunjukkan: tanpa Green, lawan bisa cetak poin transisi dengan mudah. Warriors aja bisa bakar mereka waktu Green dikurangi perannya.
Intinya: Kalau Rockets jual Jalen Green, siap-siap nonton pertandingan paling membosankan sepanjang sejarah NBA! Apa pendapat kalian? #RocketsKacau
بدون جرين.. الدفاع يصبح خيال!
الأرقام لا تكذب: جالين جرين هو الوحيد الذي يحاول الدفاع في هيوستن! بينما سينجون يلهث وراء الكرات الهجومية وكأنه في ملعب أطفال.
حقائق مرحة:
- ديلون بروكس بارع في المشاحنات.. لكن ليس في إيقاف الهجمات السريعة!
- فانفليت يتحرك وكأنه يتدرب على المشي بالعكاز!
الخلاصة: تداول جرين سيجعل مباريات الروكتس مملة مثل مشاهدة الطلاء يجف… لكن مع Dunking! 😂
ما رأيكم؟ هل نبدأ في تعلم السباحة لأن الدفاع سيغرق تمامًا؟ 🏊♂️
제이렌 그린이 없으면 휴스턴은 정말 망해요!
진짜요, 제이렌 그린 없이 휴스턴의 전환 방어는 그냥 ‘없는 것’과 같아요. 통계를 봐도 그린 혼자 팀의 방어 허점을 메꾸고 있다는 건 명백해요. 센건은 오히려 공격 리바운드에만 집중하면서 방어는 완전히 포기한 상태죠!
브룩스와 밴플릿? 방어는 무슨…
딜론 브룩스는 하프코트에서만 멋진 척하고, 전환 상황에서는 상대팀이 68%나 득점해요. 밴플릿은 ‘늙은이 게임’으로 유명하죠. 전환 방어 등급 -3.2라니… 은퇴할 때가 된 건 아닌지?
결론: 그린을 트레이드하면 재미없는 팀 된다
그린이 없으면 휴스턴의 경기는 그냥 페인트가 마르는 걸 보는 것 같아요. 하지만 가끔 페인트 위에서 덩크당하는 거죠! 여러분도 이럴 때 한마디 해주세요~
Grabe na ‘to! Kung mawawala si Jalen Green, parang depensa ng Rockets eh laro ng mga bata sa barangay—walang kwenta! Crinunch ko ang numbers, at ito ang masakit na katotohanan: si Green lang ang nagtatakip sa kahinaan ng depensa nila habang si Sengun ay parang batang naghahabol ng ice cream truck sa rebounds.
Sengun’s Rebound Frenzy: 2.3 offensive boards per game? Dahil hindi na siya bumalik sa depensa! Parehong level lang kay Steven Adams pero parang elite? Jusko!
Green Effect: Siya ang nagco-cover ng 38% more ground kesa sa ibang players. Disrupt pa ng 1.7 fast breaks per game—mas mataas pa kay Draymond nung DPOY season niya!
Wag Niyo I-trade!: Kung mawala si Green, magiging basketball equivalent ng pagpapanood ng pinturang natutuyo—pero may dunk pa rin! Ano sa tingin nyo? Handa na ba kayo sa gulo?
Houston không phòng thủ, chỉ có Green phòng thủ!
Crunch số liệu xong muốn khóc: Jalen Green đang che chắn cho cả đội hình Rockets như bà mẹ bảo vệ đàn con nghịch ngợm. Không có anh ấy:
- Sengun sẽ tiếp tục săn rebound như đuổi theo xe kem mà quên mất… rổ nhà
- Dillon Brooks chỉ giỏi… đâm ngực trung phong trong lúc uống cafe
- VanVleet chạy transition với tốc độ của ông nội đi chợ Tết
Thử tưởng tượng Warriors gặp Rockets không có Green: Giống như xem G-League mà còn tệ hơn! Ai đồng ý điểm danh nào?
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