09-01-2023, 06:08 PM
(09-01-2023, 05:36 PM)omahen Wrote: I think what you are describing is basically "a Bullock" in his good year. If Josh is "just" that, is he really so irreplaceable, not to be considered as possible to include in a trade? What if his value today is still higher than a value of a Bullock like player, because teams still value his potential? Wouldn't it make more sense to trade him now for a higher value than what he might ever be?
As for other guys, I have been saying for years, that THJ is not the right fit for this team and Mavs seem to agree. He takes a lot of shots, but his defense is not good enough to play next to Luka and Irving, imho. He is not bad defensively, just not good enough. He is also not a creator on offense to justify a scoring 6th man role, as his best games are coming playing next to Luka and feeding from his assists. Hardy has the potential to be more than that. So, if you take THJ out of equation, I think other players would need to step up and be more assertive offensively. Does Green have it in him? Or is he just a "5 shots per game" player? And if he is just a "5 shots per game" player, is he still a starter? Perhaps 5th best man, but certainly not 3rd best.
Don't get me wrong. I am not pushing for a necessary trade. Just pointing out things that should be imho considered. I certainly don't have enough information. I am just wandering if he can ever become more than "a Bullock".
Josh Green is already a a better player than Reggie Bullock ever was. Bullock's defense was always overrated. He was a 3-point specialist who wasn't bad on defense at his peak. This is a poor comparison.
Josh is a good defensive player who is already a good 3-point shooter who can pass and cut and finish at the rim occasionally. Reggie Bullock never had that versatility.
I don't think Josh Green is untouchable but he's a good player who fits this team. I think the Mavericks need role players next to Kyrie and Luka. Reggie Bullock was a decent contributor in his first year here then declined and became our worst rotation player last season.