11-10-2023, 07:46 AM
(11-10-2023, 03:18 AM)HoosierDaddyKid Wrote: I've been saying this all along. This OMax hype needs to stop. And Kidd knows that as well. That's why he hasn't played even in garbage time that I've seen. He looks like a project to me. Every game I've seen him in, he has the confused deer in the headlights look on the floor. Green was the same to me when he first got drafted. He has outstanding defensive metrics and athleticism, but is a reluctant shooter and scorer. If both turn the corner, it would be great for the team, but I don't see it right now. Sorry...
I am putting a lot what I saw in the last preseason game and he looked a little lost. There were a few things he did that showed he wasn't ready. But I would caution saying he will not break into the roster this year. I went back and watched his college highlights and summer league highlights. How he plays should be an easier transition to the NBA than some guy who is being asked to run a team. He would probably be a better fit playing with Kyrie than Luka at this stage. Kyrie allows a more free flowing offense. So maybe you begin him there to give him some run?
On a different matter, I wonder what Dallas does with Green. I think there is a legit case that Green is a bench player and not a starter. Jones Jr has been solid as token 5th starter, and Green has been shaky (for the most part). Jones in all likelihood is a one year placeholder (if that). Green is someone the team hopes to be here moving forward. If Green keeps on having the 3 pt, 6 pt, games, I wonder if they see if starting him helps? He appeared to play better in preseason when he started. This team is much better positioned moving if they can find a role where Green is scoring 10 plus points a game imo.