06-13-2024, 07:25 AM
For a guy that I like and want to like more, Green is one of the most frustrating Mavs players for me for a long time. I know there is more there. He has moments but then it doesn't stick. It is pretty clear the team is hoping more from him too.
I want him to be 15-20 percent better on defense. His activity is great but good offensive players are not bothered by it. I think he is being more physical the second part of the year, but that has lead to some really bad non shooting fouls that led to free throws.
The offensive end is frustrating too. I look at a guy like Batum. Batum can have 0 point offensive games. Although he also has games where he shoots 8 threes. Last year, DFS and Bullock had no problem finding shots. It seems like Green typically is around 3-4 shots per game. We don't need him to be a prime offensive threat, but can he be a more consistent offensive threat. I am not sure if it is just a mental block.
I am really torn. Again, I think there is more there. I don't want to throw him away, but I am wondering now if this is really the right spot for him and being patient with him is the right move. Or if this is what he is in our system and should look for a different fit.
I want him to be 15-20 percent better on defense. His activity is great but good offensive players are not bothered by it. I think he is being more physical the second part of the year, but that has lead to some really bad non shooting fouls that led to free throws.
The offensive end is frustrating too. I look at a guy like Batum. Batum can have 0 point offensive games. Although he also has games where he shoots 8 threes. Last year, DFS and Bullock had no problem finding shots. It seems like Green typically is around 3-4 shots per game. We don't need him to be a prime offensive threat, but can he be a more consistent offensive threat. I am not sure if it is just a mental block.
I am really torn. Again, I think there is more there. I don't want to throw him away, but I am wondering now if this is really the right spot for him and being patient with him is the right move. Or if this is what he is in our system and should look for a different fit.