While there were also other reasons why the Rockets lost to the Warriors, Green's subpar performance was the easy scapegoat. But just as the Los Angeles Lakers refused to lose trust in Kobe after his airball party in Game 5 of the "Lake Show's" playoff series against the Utah Jazz, Lou Will says the Rockets should keep the faith in Jalen.

At times, Jalen Green flashes legitimate star power because of his elite athleticism and tough shot-making ability. At other times, he shoots the basketball inefficiently and becomes a complete nonfactor in matchups.

Jalen Green's flameout against the Warriors in the playoffs might have sent the Rockets a clear signal about the viability of building around him as a long-term fixture.