MAVS 95, THUNDER 86

[DanSchwartzgan]

That lineup was a key takeaway for me as well. Good energy. It's also your projected bench if Brunson starts. Green, THJ, Bullock & Chriss/Kleber along with one of Brunson or Luka.

Green is a bit of a knuckleballer out there. He still makes a lot of mistakes and there are times I wish he would just spot up in the corner after a cut but his movement really changes things up. He finds his way to unusual spots on the floor. He does a great job sacrificing himself with movement, to create lanes for other guys. 

It also occurred to me that Kidd might be trying to turn him into a point guard. His handle needs work, but it makes some sense, especially if you're starting Brunson. Kidd seems to have history with - and affinity for - big PG projects who can't shoot. Something to keep an eye on.

I don’t know about him becoming a PG, but they are certainly starting to run plays when he initiates the action.  Kidd does the same with Frank and Sterling too and neither is a traditional PG either.  Green’s floor time is almost always positive, so something good happens when he plays despite his shortcomings.  I hope his role/minutes continue to grow as the upside seems to be there if he can keep his confidence by not being asked to do too much too quickly.