Jalen Green embraces role as playmaker for Phoenix Suns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 4:39 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Jalen Green expressed his growing comfort as a ball-handler for the Phoenix Suns in the 2026-27 season. Traditionally a scoring player, Green aims to increase his assists, having averaged 3.3 per game in his first five NBA seasons. He will share ball-handling responsibilities with Devin Booker, with both players poised to enhance their offensive dynamics. Green emphasized his focus on making the right reads and utilizing his scoring ability to create plays for teammates. The duo's potential will be critical in the Suns' pursuit of success this season.
- •Green is becoming more comfortable as a ball-handler for the Suns.
- •He has averaged 3.3 assists per game in his career.
- •Green aims to increase his playmaking ability this season.
- •Booker and Green could create a dynamic offensive pairing.
- •The Suns look to leverage both players' scoring and playmaking talents.
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Green reveals that he is getting more comfortable as one of the Suns' ball-handlers
"Jalen Green is embracing his role as a ball-handler in Phoenix.
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