10-04-2023, 04:02 AM
(10-04-2023, 03:28 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: Actually, Dan, there were a few Mavs media types reporting that the Mavs were planning to start Thybulle (and Williams, obviously) had Portland not matched. Dameris was one of them, I remember.
I agree, it’s not a smoking gun or anything, but Thybulle is not a sought after NBA player or even remotely in any universe an established starter. In fact, I personally think Green is already the better player. I think it’s semi-safe to assume the consensus at Mavs HQ disagrees just based on that reporting and the offer itself.
I’m on your side - I think Green is ready, was ready last year (should’ve taken Bullock’s job once he had that good stretch of 20 games or so) and the Mavs’ near future outlook would surely improve if he proves out as even a rotation player, let alone an effective high minute player.
I just don’t understand why you’re sooooo confident that’s their plan. It should’ve been the plan last season and wasn’t. I think Kidd is not a fan.
I think Dan makes a great argument why Josh Green should start and play starter's minutes for the Mavericks. I also think you're correct in pointing out that Jason Kidd won't necessarily agree with logic and reason. The Mavericks including Jason Kidd and Mark Cuban make a lot of provocative statements. Honestly, they say a lot of dumb things. Hopefully, there is an assistant coach who will convince Kidd to play his best players this season. I don't think he always did last year.