07-06-2023, 01:20 PM
(07-06-2023, 01:06 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: Maybe that's where we differ. I think Lively is as raw as Josh Green was and will be brought along just as slowly. I don't really see how you can look at his college season and think he will impact NBA games right away. Maybe we'll have a slightly better idea after summer league. In related news...
"Mavericks" rookies Dereck Lively II and O-Max Prosper doing 1-on-0 workouts, as they are not allowed to join live scrimmages and play in summer league until their respective draft day trades are finalized (via @CallieCaplan) https://streamable.com/5rnu4j
Not enough impact put on the fact that Green was drafted during the post Covid season, when teams couldn’t operate the way they liked. WAY fewer practices and WAAAAAAAY fewer developmental sessions outside of practice. It was really difficult year to be a rookie, I think.
Also, Green was the 18th pick, not a lottery pick for a team who tanked the last week because they were hell bent to change up at his position.
Look, I’m not saying I KNOW how he’s going to do early on, but I do have a feeling they’re going to put him out there some.
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