01-03-2024, 08:12 AM
(01-03-2024, 08:00 AM)HoosierDaddyKidd Wrote: At this point, Green is what he is. His defense and athleticism are evident, but he hasn't shown a willingness to vastly improved his offensive game from my view. I wonder if Kidd is really the one holding his game back? I don't think Kidd trusts him enough to build his confidence, and as long as Luka's running the show, opportunities are going to be limited. That's why Brunson bailed, and look at him now.
I don't think you can put that on Luka. THJ, DJJ, Exum and GW are all taking more shots than Green. Lively, who is very limited offensively, takes approximately same amount of shots. Curry is taking 4.4 shots per game (compared to Green 5.8) in half as many minutes. He has been virtually same player in the Australian national team, where Exum again didn't have problems taking his shots. As you said, he is who he is. Perhaps he would build his confidence if offense would go through him, but he is just not good enough to do that on a contender.
I also don't think he is a very good defender. Huge problems getting around screens.
I think Brunson mainly bailed because Mavs didn't believe in him.