In defense of Josh Green

With all of the, what can only generously be called turmoil in the upper echelons of Dallas decision makers anger is a natural reaction.

Bey was a 21 year old wing out of Villanova who is a three point sniper and would have been the best pick if the Mavericks only cared about offense off the bench for this season.

Green has a 39.5” vertical, he measured 6’5” with a plus five wingspan and a top five lane agility drill time.

Green is on a completely different level as a defender and athlete compared to the other two players and started with similar offense at the same age.

Things did not work out ideally for Green in Dallas as Trey Burke, Brunson, Richardson, Wes Iwundu, and Dorian Finney-Smith all ended up over him in the rotation.

In the G-League bubble Green had per 36 minute averages 16 points, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals over six games.

The Mavericks owe it to themselves and to Green to try and make him a starter, it’s the path they might be forced to take, but it’s also a path which could lead to amazing rewards down the line.

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