“Houston is where you put the weight on for sure”: Rockets rookie Jalen Green shares his love for H-Town’s food

Arjun Julka | 25/05/2022
"Houston is where you put the weight on for sure": Rockets rookie Jalen Green shares his love for H-Town's food

Rockets rookie Jalen Green cannot get enough of the food in Houston, adding how easy it is to put on weight in the Texas city.

Currently in the process of rebuilding, Jalen Green forms the centerpiece of the Rockets franchise. The second pick in the 2021 draft, Green impressed us with his freakish athletic ability during the regular season, accounting for some noteworthy performances.

The 20-year-old is looking to fill the void created by James Harden’s departure. Unfortunately, the Rockets have a lot of work to do before they are back in the mix. The Houston team finished the season as the last seed with a 20-62 record.

As Green looks to take the reigns of the franchise into his hands, the Rockets guard cannot seem to get enough of the food in Houston. Hailing from California, Green states that it’s not difficult to gain weight staying in Houston.

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Green’s comments could cause concern amongst Rockets fans, considering their history with former MVP James Harden. However, NBA Twitter seemed quite welcoming of Green’s appreciation for Houston food.

NBA Twitter reacts to Jalen Green’s fondness for the food in Houston.

The Rockets have been in shambles post-Harden’s departure, finding themselves at the bottom of the standings. In the process of rebuilding, the Rockets have a lot of hopes pinned on Green, who seems to have already fallen in love with the city of Houston, especially its food.

Green’s verdict on Houston food had some interesting reactions on social media.

Well, we hope Green doesn’t get too carried away by the numerous cuisines to try in Houston, considering the elite fitness required for the game of basketball.

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In the past we’ve seen, players like Charles Barkley, James Harden, and Zion Williamson bear the brunt for their poor fitness levels.

 

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Arjun Julka

Arjun Julka is a NBA author at The SportsRush. Basketball isn’t just a sport for this 26-year-old, who hails from Mumbai. He began watching the sport after stumbling upon a court in his society, helping him identify an undiscovered passion for the game of hoops. Now an ardent fan, Arjun supports Stephen Curry and the Warriors but also enjoys watching Giannis Antetokounmpo own the paint. When it comes to the GOAT debate, the TSR author feels LeBron James is yet to receive a lot of his due but cannot deny marveling at Michael Jordan’s resume.

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