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[DanSchwartzgan]

 
But, the MAVS (not me, the Mavs) tried to give his job to Thybulle, who is about three inches higher in the NBA meta than Ntilikina, and are now going out of their way to hint that O-Max could potentially sneak into the starting lineup. That's not what I'd call a clear endorsement of Green.

Come on Killer.  The only thing we "know" about Thybulle is they made him an offer.  Green WAS the starter on the only team where he and Thybulle actually played together.  Who knows what Kidd's cryptic comment was designed to do.  If it was meant to gin up conversation, it has certainly accomplished that.  I don't think they will start two-rookies to start the regular season...hard stop.  When Kidd first said that he might start one rookie (in real games), I thought he might mean OMax.  I've since re-listened to what he said and I actually think it will be Lively if it is either of them.

Dan, I know you think it's smart to play O-Max with the starters and Green in the second unit, and I actually liked your logic when you made that point. BUT, once Green isn't a starter (if that actually happens) he must then compete, both directly and indirectly, with THJ, Curry AND Hardy (who the current management team actually drafted, not a holdover from Donnie and Voulgaris like Green) for any type of role, whatsoever.

I also think it would be smart (some day) to start Green and Omax and bring GWill off the bench.  His contract isn't so big that that isn't a possibility once OMax is ready to take a starting spot.  In fact, fully realized OMax may be more of a threat to GWill than he is to Josh. 

Once the Mav's settle into a rotation, they will keep two of these three guys and Maxi on the court at all times.  The spot that is open is the offensive spot that opens when Kyrie or Luka sits.  That is where THJ, Hardy and Seth are battling.  The team will need defense in the second unit whether it comes from OMax or Green.  I don't think you can lump Green in with those guys because he brings a critical skill they don't possess.