Jalen Green, Phoenix Suns
Jalen Green and the Phoenix Suns are in a position where their offense needs to catch up to their elite defense.
Jalen green’s playmaking impact on Suns
One of the most effective ways for them to do so, is by having more playmakers. The “point guard” talk regarding Jalen Green and Devin Booker undermines the objective of having primary playmakers who pressure a defense, but can leverage their scoring prowess into playmaking opportunities.
This is what a lot of the growth with Jalen Green looks like.
Early PnR, gets off it quick. Gets it back, gets off it again & now it's a "get" with Oso in the empty corner.
Think he anticipated this read, vs reacting on instinct — but you see where his mind is. pic.twitter.com/RwJN2aRIOo
— Stephen PridGeon-Garner 🏁 (@StephenPG3) October 11, 2026
The more players a team has that can be multi-faceted in their impact, the better a team’s half-court offensive effectiveness grows — especially pertaining to late-game execution when the game slows down, and in postseason play where the Suns need to take steps.
That balance being struck is something Devin Booker has mastered, and is what Jalen Green is intentionally working towards.
"Just that whole probe-factor. Slowing down. I'm so used to just playing one speed — come off the screen 100% to the rim — just gotta slow down, let the play develop a little bit."
Jalen Green with me on where he's at regarding being challenged to play at multiple speeds &… pic.twitter.com/V9zNG8o48m
— Stephen PridGeon-Garner 🏁 (@StephenPG3) October 9, 2026
How does Jalen Green’s playmaking add to the Suns halfcourt offensive desires? Is this sustainable? Where has he grown in it all?
Check THIS film session out for further context on Jalen Green’s OPPORTUNITY to grow with the Suns, done shortly after the Suns officially acquired Jalen, to set the scene for the current one, below.