Jalen Green made his much-anticipated debut for the Phoenix Suns on Thursday as they hosted the Los Angeles Clippers at the Mortgage Matchup Center.

Green was acquired by the Suns, along with Dillon Brooks, Khaman Maluach, and Rasheer Fleming, in a seven-team deal that sent Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets in the offseason.

The 23-year-old Green missed their first eight games due to a hamstring strain.

He started against the Clippers and made his presence felt right away. He scored his first-ever bucket for the Suns at the 9:43 mark of the first quarter after he drove to the lane and converted a twisting layup over the outstretched arms of Ivica Zubac. Expand Tweet

Green, the second overall pick in 2021, will be an integral piece for the Suns. He will continue to rely on his

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