2021-2022 MAVS NEWS: 4th in West | WCF loss [ARCHIVED]

[DanSchwartzgan]

I'm positively surprised by Green! Keep it up. Play him more. I was bashing him before, and thought he showed no signs of a skills necessary of an NBA player after the draft and when he got a few minutes. He is showing NBA skills lately and it is amazing to see. He is doing something well around the basket, its not only athleticism but also combined with skill. Some passing as well and even some shooting. Its still too early, but a highly promising sign. He brings momentum in the games as well.

I saw it differently.  I thought he showed NBA level D and a flare for passing last year (you have to be careful on the eye test for passing though because the TO's are bit higher than I'd like).  If you have one NBA skill and his athleticism, you should stick long enough to see if you add other things at an NBA level.

For all of his athleticism, he was a poor finisher in college (seems to have fixed itself).  No idea what we have from the NBA three point line yet as he hasn't had enough attempts in the rhythm of consistent minutes to know anything.

I'm a bit encouraged that he's creating about 25% of his own made shots from two.  That isn't an overly large percent, but he's not just waiting around on the kindness of others.  His percentage of unassisted baskets is better than Bullock and Dorian, but not quite as good as Hardaway.  I imagine that would go up with a more featured role in time.