THE GREEN MACHINE: The Subtle Emergence of Josh Green

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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.

DFS is now regarded as one of the best 3 and D players in the league. His first few years in the league that wasn't the case because he was shooting 29% from three. Both him and Kleber were getting 15-20 minutes as reserves in their first years similar to Green this past season as athletic/hustle/energy guys. But it was easier for them to get minutes on those bad teams of 2017-2018 compared to the playoff teams that Green has been a part of. If this was a lottery team then Green would have gotten plenty of chances

It's way too early to give up on him when he's always been low on the depth chart behind the key veterans at the position.