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TRADE ALERT: Jalen Green Headed to Phoenix for a Fresh Start
Jalen Green on the Houston Rockets

Jalen Green, Photo: Rick Manahan/Grind Session

Former Grind Session star Jalen Green is on the move. In one of the most talked-about offseason trades, Green has been dealt from the Houston Rockets to the Phoenix Suns, signaling a fresh chapter in the career of one of the NBA’s most electric young scorers.

Green, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, has had flashes of brilliance during his time in Houston. Now, with a change of scenery and a new backcourt partner in Devin Booker, he’s poised to bring that same explosive energy to the Valley.

But before he made waves in the pros, Jalen Green was a household name in high school hoops, and his legend began right here—on the Grind Session.

Flashback: The Prolific Prep Powerhouse

Jalen played his senior season (2019-2020) for Prolific Prep, a top-ranked program on the Grind Session circuit. With Green leading the way, Prolific Prep won the Grind Session World Championship, and the team was primed for a run at the GEICO Nationals title. Many believed they were the #1 team in the country, and the team was stacked:

Green and Burnett were even selected to the prestigious McDonald’s All-American Game—but just like GEICO Nationals, the event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That 2020 Prolific Prep squad might go down as one of the greatest teams never to get their shot at a national title.

“We were ready. The world just stopped,” Green reflected later in interviews. “We’ll never know what could’ve been, but we knew what we had.”

Jalen Green Dunk

Jalen Green of Prolific Prep, Photo: Rick Manahan/Grind Session

New Beginnings in the Desert

Fast forward to today, and Jalen Green finds himself in Phoenix, joining forces with fellow bucket-getter Devin Booker in what could quickly become one of the most exciting backcourts in the NBA.

After signing a four-year, $106 million extension with Houston in 2024, Green put together a strong playoff showing this past season, reminding everyone why he was a top draft pick. Now, the Suns are betting that a fresh environment—and more spacing next to Booker—will unlock the next level of his game.

What to Expect

The Western Conference is no joke, but the Suns are going young, fast, and fearless. With Green on the wing, expect plenty of:

  • Highlight-reel dunks
  • Creative shot-making
  • Relentless pace
  • And a chip on his shoulder

Grind Session Roots Run Deep

Jalen Green’s journey is a testament to the level of talent and competition on the Grind Session. From high school gyms to NBA arenas, Green has carried that fire with him every step of the way.

 

Jalen Green Dunk

Jalen Green Dunk, Photo: Rick Manahan/GrindSession

As we watch him begin this new chapter in Phoenix, we remember where it all started—on our courts.

Stay locked in with the Grind Session as we continue to follow our alumni making waves on basketball’s biggest stage.

 

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