08-19-2022, 09:40 AM
I think it’s actually a very reasonable take. You are most likely right. I just think Green has a lot of room to grow. He models his game after Iggy, another Arizona Wildcat, and I think Josh can eventually be an elite role player just like Iggy was. Versatile defender, excellent rebounder, great Court vision. And sometimes spotty shooting. But just imagine Green can cut down on over fouling as he learns opponents tendencies, gets stronger (enhancing his switchability to guard 1-4) and gets his shooting from distance up to league average(not so far fetched— he was great second half of the season). That’s an extremely valuable player! How much would Jae Crowder be worth if he were also an elite athlete that could guard point of attack, with excellent court vision and better handles? Josh Green and Iggy’s University of Arizona counting stats were quite similar. Imagine Josh stayed two years at Arizona and was first team all PAC-10 as a sophomore(which is what Iggy did). Gets drafted in the lottery to a lesser team like Washington or Orlando and gets the opportunity to play and shoot more fight out of the gate. Right now he’s the same age Iggy was as a rookie for Philly. He just needs playing time and patience. The game will eventually slow down for him.