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Big opp for Josh Green this year.  I said several times I thought he role here the last few years was either the wrong role for him or he just wasn't ready for that role yet. 

He should get more opportunities in Charlotte, but he needs to find ways to be a productive role player.  It should be a good spot for him but at the same time he could be a posiiton the team looks to upgrade if he doesn't take the bull by the horns.  My expectation is he is eventually a bench piece.  How important of a bench piece is TBD.

He had some nice moments in their preseason game last night. Same infectious hustle we're all used to seeing. Not sure if Green can take another step in Charlotte but who he is today is still someone I'll miss having on the Mavs.