THE GREEN MACHINE: The Subtle Emergence of Josh Green

[Winter]

Their roster is the perfect example of why you have to be patient with players. It took some years for DFS, Kleber, and Bullock to become the players they are now.

Actually, it didn't. DFS was in the regular rotation during the first year averaging 20 mpg. So was Kleber (16 mpg). Bullock took the longest to get started, but he kept getting traded and kept starting all over.  And Thybulle was getting 20 mpg during his first year and more since.

All of these players had one thing in common. Bullock, Thybulle, and DFS all played at a high level in college for 2-3 years before moving. Kleber had international experience for two years prior. Josh Green did not. One year really wasn't enough for him. He probably needed more. Maybe a lot more. I'm guessing he was a much bigger gamble.

There's two ways to look at this. 1. He needs more time. 2. The Mavs took a swing and missed.

I know where you stand. I think the Mavs have had enough to evaluate him now. We'll see.