Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty ImagesThe Houston Rockets haven't revealed who they will take with the No. Jalen Green was the 2nd overall pick in the NBA draft. However, it appears that they have some support for the selection.Kelly Iko from The Athletic reported that people in the league love the idea of Green and Kevin Porter Jr. as the team's long-term backcourt.With the second pick, the Rockets will likely consider Green, Evan Mobley, and Jalen Sugs, working under the assumption consensus No. Cade Cunningham is the pick of the Detroit Pistons.Green is currently the No. Green is currently the No. 2 overall prospect on ESPN’s draft board. Last season, Green spent time with G League Ignite. This startup team offers top prospects an alternative to college basketball. Green displayed elite athleticism, excellent shooting, and combined guard skills that were above-average. He averaged 17.9 points per game, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists.Bobby Brown, an Ignite teammate, said to Iko Green that he wasn't trying to be a jerk. He wanted to smoke with everyone.After Porter's fall-out with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Rockets purchased Porter last season. Porter quickly made a name for himself in the Rockets' rotation. He averaged 16.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.8 boards in 26 games. Porter's performance reached its peak in the last week when he scored 50 points and had 11 assists in a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.After trading James Harden, the Rockets face a difficult climb to get back in contention. However, Green and Porter could be strong starters.It could also mean the end for John Wall's Houston tenure.
