Latest Jalen Green rumors cast doubt on ability to be Rockets franchise player
Houston Rockets shooting guard Jalen Green has been the subject of scrutiny and criticism for several years now. Such is life when one is a top-two draft pick in their league.
Hell, even players who don’t get drafted that high receive criticism. People who analyze the sport have a duty to be honest about what’s happening on the playing surface. It’s why Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan fell out, because Barkley was honest about Jordan’s poor draft history as the decision-maker of the Charlotte Hornets (formerly Bobcats).
Despite their longstanding friendship, Barkley had a duty to be honest.
Perennial franchise players are especially subject to backlash, as more is expected of them since they’re supposed to be capable of putting the team on their back and carrying their teammates to victory.
In the same way that quarterbacks take all the heat after losses.
LeBron James deals with some form of it everyday.
James Harden dealt with some form of it every week.
They took it in stride and responded on the court, regardless of how disrespectful the slight or criticism was.
Being a franchise player has is exemplified both on and off the court. You have to be able to stand in the line of fire and take the heat.
Remember when LeBron James said this?
