THE GREEN MACHINE: The Subtle Emergence of Josh Green

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I think the thing that has hurt Josh the most, and some other players of his ilk, is because he was a one and done he never got to be “the man.” And it’s stunted his growth. He was really good as a freshman but had two other players of his calibre if I’m remembering it right. 

I also agree with the idea that standing in the corner is not good for his development. Some of that is on the coaching staff. I’ve been begging for a couple years now for them to incorporate some plays in the playbook for him. Because now when the time is here, he’s not ready. Some of that is in Josh’s head and he’s to blame for not being tough minded enough— there is validity to that criticism of him at this point I think. But Kidd’s “system” of rolling the ball out and letting Kai and Luka go to work isn’t helping Josh, or our other ancillary options, at this point in the season.

I think what hurt Josh Green--at least as much as anything else--was being jerked around by Rick Carlisle.  I know some people will think I'm nuts, but Carlisle had his pets--and his doghouse.  Some of those in his doghouse got jerked around so much it destroyed their confidence.  Green seems to me to be quite sensitive and lacking in confidence.

I'm not working at the moment, so I will stand by the phone just in case the Mavs want me to work with the players.  I can help Luka realize his untapped potential...

Really...

Oh yeah. Josh Green too...