03-18-2024, 06:28 PM
(03-18-2024, 12:54 PM)SwisherPrice Wrote: Hopefully Green's injury will make them realize that he's not as valuable as they think and they will finally be willing to trade him - either as part of package for an upgrade or worst-case, a similar player on an expiring contract. DJJ is just a better player for the role that they require both of them and sending Green out might give them more ability to re-sign DJJ. Green might be the better shooter but DJJ has the size and length to be more effective as an all-around player. That's the type of role player/wing that this team requires.
Green is not a bad player by any means but he just isn't as good of a fit here in that role. You saw what he was able to do when he had more opportunities due to injuries prior to the trade deadline. But after the trades, he fell behind PJ in the offensive pecking order (already behind THJ too) so at best, he would be 5th or lower in the rotation in terms of shots. Green will be much better on a different team if he is more involved on offense and playing more SG...that's why other teams know it too and have been interested in him during the past 2 deadlines. He will probably have a second-straight season shooting close to 50% overall and 40% on threes. The Mavs have to sell high!
I've been saying this for 2 years. I'd love an offseason trade centered around Green for Eason. Houston has only one SG on the roster. They are like 6 deep in SF/PF.