(11-20-2020, 05:32 AM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote:Because he can't finish with his left hand at 20? As mentioned, if his role is simply to play 15-20 mins a game off the bench his first season and just hit open 3's and play defense, I don't see how that weakness affects his ability to contribute the way RC will likely use him right away. Even top 10 picks are supposed to have weaknesses (plenty of much higher draft picks than Green have taken years to be any good finishing at the rim at all, much less with their weaker hand). This kid was pick 18 in a weak draft. He has elite athleticism, length and motor, and is much younger than the prospects most people wanted picked over him. You are picking at his game like he was a top 10 lottery pick. Non lottery picks are not even supposed to contribute much of anything their first season in the NBA, but on this team in the role he will be given, he has as good a chance as any.(11-19-2020, 10:35 PM)donzingis38 Wrote:(11-19-2020, 05:16 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: He has all the tools but I would prefer a guy that at least can pass with his off hand. I don´t think I saw a single left handed finish from him in the highlight tapes.
You're nitpicking. He's a fine player at #18. Even the players before him have flaws and not sure-fire to make their teams.
That´s true. But I don´t think he is as NBA ready as RC is trying to sell us. I pointed it out because it is easily exploited by any NBA defense and one of the most common reasons why prospects don´t make it in the NBA.
The Mavs picked the high upside athlet that has a lot to learn before he can make an impact. That´s why it is easy to imagine that a guy like Terry will get more minutes this season.
Terry was a great pick and may or may not play more minutes, but Richardson is the only guy on this team with the tools to guard 1-3 like Green has the ability to.