12-15-2023, 10:56 AM
(12-15-2023, 10:41 AM)mvossman Wrote: As a pro Green guy, I think the improvements were significant from year to year and with his youth there was potential for more. He ended last season with a rough couple of months, but I figured he would bounce back this season. Its very concerning that he hasn't yet. His offense is what it is, but its the defense that is most disappointing to me. It feels like he has regressed in that area. He needs to do more than jump around and get the occasional steal. It almost has a JRich vibe. Maybe his fellow countryman can teach him point of attack defense.
Yeah, the defense is the key. I can live with his lack of creation on offense or disappearing at times on offense. If he is a really good defender that he can stay on the court. Last year I noticed while he would be active and energetic, players could eventually get to their spot and get a really good look on him. This year his defense on screens has been concerning. I am not sure if the advanced metrics back up my eye test.
My vision from his was never a high scorer. I viewed him as a guy who would play Plus defense, do the Josh Green energy stuff (loose balls, tip balls, a nice pass) and hit open 3s. Maybe average 10-11 points.
So defense is my biggest concern right now.