Considering that the current season is not yet over, in order to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of the data, when comparing Jalen Green with Kobe and Jordan in their fourth year as rookies, Green's data will be based on the first 40 games played up to the current date.
Scoring Ability
Average Points Per Game:
Jordan: Averaged 35 points per game in the 1987-88 season.
Kobe: Averaged 28.5 points per game in the 2000-01 season.
Green: Averaged 21.5 points per game in the first 40 games of the 2024-25 season.
Scoring Efficiency:
Jordan: Had a shooting percentage of 53.3% and an effective field goal percentage of 53.7% in the 1987-88 season.
Kobe: Had a shooting percentage of 46.4% and an effective field goal percentage of around 49.7% in the 2000-01 season.
Jalen Green: Had a shooting percentage of 43.4%, a three-point percentage of 35.7%, and a lower effective field goal percentage in the 2024-25 season.
Scoring Methods:
Jordan: Extremely accurate mid-range jump shots, proficient back-to-basket single play skills, sharp breakthroughs and strong finishing ability, fast breaks were also one of his important scoring methods, comprehensive and efficient offensive methods, and his one-on-one ability in critical moments was historically top-level.
Kobe: Already had excellent mid-range jump shots and back-to-basket single play skills, while also possessing certain breakthrough and three-point shooting abilities, good at creating scoring opportunities under high-intensity defense, and dared to shoot and had a high shooting percentage in critical moments.
Green: The main scoring method is breakthroughs and fast breaks, with insufficient stability in mid-range shooting and three-point shooting, and the scoring efficiency will be greatly affected when facing high-intensity defense, and the scoring performance in critical moments is not stable enough.
Rebounding Ability
Average Rebounds Per Game:
Jordan: Averaged 5.5 rebounds per game in the 1987-88 season.
Kobe: Averaged 5.8 rebounds per game in the 2000-01 season.
Green: Averaged 4.4 rebounds per game in the 2024-25 season.
Rebound Position Sense:
Jordan: Relying on excellent physical fitness and active fighting consciousness, he took the lead in the competition for rebound positions, especially outstanding in defensive rebounds, and could effectively limit the opponent's second-chance scoring opportunities.
Kobe: Although his height does not have an advantage among guards, he could grab many rebounds through active positioning and judgment of the rebound landing point, making some contributions in offensive rebounds, and could create more offensive opportunities for the team.
Green: Relatively weak in rebound position sense, needs to further improve the prediction and positioning ability of the rebound landing point, and is often at a disadvantage in the competition for rebounds.
Assist Ability
Average Assists Per Game:
Jordan: Averaged 5.9 assists per game in the 1987-88 season.
Kobe: Averaged 5.0 assists per game in the 2000-01 season.
Green: Averaged 2.7 assists per game in the 2024-25 season.
Team Organization and Linkage Ability:
Jordan: In his fourth year as a rookie, he has already shown top-level organizational ability, able to find open teammates in time during the offense and pass well, driving the team's overall offense and making the team's offense smoother.
Kobe: Has strong organizational ability, able to effectively link up the team's offense while scoring himself, allowing teammates to better participate in the offense, and played an important role in the triangle offense system.
Green: There is still a lot of room for improvement in organizing and linking the team, needs to better grasp the passing timing and improve the accuracy of passing, and is currently more of an offensive finisher.
Defensive Ability
Defensive Awareness:
Jordan: Showed extremely strong defensive awareness from his rookie period, and even won the Defensive Player of the Year award in the 1987-88 season with his outstanding defensive performance, actively participating in defense, interfering with the opponent's passing lines and shooting attempts, and taking an active and proactive defensive attitude.
Kobe: Also has very outstanding defensive awareness, always actively defending the opponent's core players in the game, unafraid of confrontation, has strong defensive tenacity, and has been selected into the best defensive lineup many times.
Green: Relatively weak in defensive awareness, prone to missing people in defense, needs to further improve the focus and proactivity of defense.
Defensive Statistics:
Jordan: Averaged 3.2 steals and 1.6 blocks per game in the 1987-88 season, with extremely high defensive efficiency.
Kobe: Averaged about 1.5 steals and 0.6 blocks per game in the 2000-01 season, with relatively comprehensive defensive capabilities.
Green: Averages 1 steal and 0.4 blocks per game, with low overall defensive efficiency and unstable defensive performance.
Game Impact
Victory Contribution Value:
Jordan: The Bulls achieved a record of 50 wins and 32 losses in the 1987-88 season, with a winning rate of about 61%, and Jordan played a crucial role in the team, being the core player and leader of the team.
Kobe: The Lakers achieved a record of 56 wins and 26 losses in the 2000-01 season, with a winning rate of 68.3%, and Kobe, as an important member of the team, made important contributions to the team's victories, and the combination with O'Neal was even more powerful.
Green: The current record in the 2024-25 season is 27 wins and 13 losses, continuing to rank second in the West. Recently, Jalen Green has had a significant impact on the Rockets. On the offensive end, his scoring has increased significantly, his shooting percentage has improved, and he has repeatedly performed heroically in critical moments. On the court, his fighting spirit inspires his teammates, attracts defense, and activates the offense. Ranking second in the West, Green deserves much credit. This not only consolidates his core status but also benefits the team's future recruitment and development.
Key Moment Performance:
Jordan: Always stood out in key moments of the game, using his scoring or passing to help the team win, with a strong heart and key ball ability, and hit many key shots and buzzer-beaters.
Kobe: His performance in key moments was also outstanding, unafraid of pressure, willing to take responsibility in key moments, and hit many key shots, becoming an important scorer for the team in key moments.
Green: His performance in key moments is not yet stable, and he needs to accumulate more experience in the game and improve his decision-making and execution ability in key moments.
In general, Jalen Green's future development has many possibilities. At present, it seems that the possibility of becoming a player like Jordan and Kobe is relatively greater, but he needs to continuously strive to improve his comprehensive abilities, seize opportunities, and realize his potential and value.