05-05-2021, 07:37 AM
(05-05-2021, 01:45 AM)embellisher Wrote: I tell you what, I was resistant before tonight to replace Richardson with Green. Even though Richardson's offense isn't great, Greens's has been nonexistent.
But Green showed he can have a huge impact on the game with very little offense. If he could get his three ball even up to Richardson's low standard (31%) there would be no reason to play Richardson at all, except maybe in a bench role.
I understand that Richardson is on a short leash and Green may have his spot next year...
But is Green capable of playing playoff level defense this year? Genuinely asking.
Green's hustle plays and defense are good...but is he too "Green" for playoffs? A better was to describe what I am asking is like a rookie cornerback in the NFL....even if highly touted talent wise those guys seem to have a rough first year in the league.
Richardson's offense hurts the team by turning into a 5 v 4 situation for the defense(at least in regular season...will teams lag off him that much in playoffs?)...but I think we see Richardson kick it into another gear on defense in playoffs. I could be wrong...but Im hoping he shows another gear and wows us. Doesnt mean he shouldnt be replaced for a player that doesnt hurt us on the offensive side, though.