11-10-2023, 09:45 AM
(11-10-2023, 07:46 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: 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.
Jones Jr if he continues to play well, could easily be re-signed I would think. But it's a long season and things change. His performance thus far was definitely unexpected. Green has to take the initiative to be better. His box score vs Toronto was underwhelming. 1-3 from the field, 1-2 from 3, 1 board, 2 assists, 2 fouls for 3 pts in 20 minutes. BTW, what's the deal with Hardy, has his minutes been cut? Signing Curry looks like a redundant move as well as he's getting a lot of DNPCDs.