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

[DanSchwartzgan]

On a per 36, his numbers are basically the same as Andre Iguodala’s in his 2nd year. Difference is we have to project Greens 36, while Iguodala was playing 37.6 minutes a game. I’d say Greens best case comparison is Iguodala, a guy who can do a little bit of everything while providing plus defense.

I think that is a reasonable comparison, even down to the fact both went to Arizona.  Josh was the 13th ranked prospect in his draft class and Iggy was 27th.  That obviously changed by the draft as Iggy went 9th compared to 18th for Josh.  Iggy had two years to prove himself compared to one college season for Josh.

Green will finish his second season as a 21 year old and Iguadala was a year older at the end of his second season.  So, Josh is a year early in putting up the per-36 numbers Iggy put up in his second season.  Covid plays a role here as Green’s first season was essentially lost.  If he’d stayed in college that year like Iguodala, Green would be a rookie this year.  It kind of feels like this is his rookie year given how last season played out.  That’s why I point to 23/24 as the point I expect him to bloom.