THE GREEN MACHINE: The Subtle Emergence of Josh Green

[mvossman]

Im not a stats guy and I dont know how to analyze stats so my stat math could be extremely flawed...

But it looks like bball-reference box stats(not advanced stats, dont know what they suggest) show that Green put up similar stats as Bullock playing half the minutes.

Bullock averaged 6 attempts and 2 makes from 3 point range last year averaging 28 minutes a game.   Are we sure Josh's defensive impact and hustle impact dont outweigh Bullocks ability to get off 6 3 attempts a game for a total of 8 point average for the season?

Seems like getting turnovers and/or hustling down loose balls to put the ball in Lukas hands for points would outweigh 8 point average or the ability to shoot 6 3s a game.   My analytical skills are non-existent though.

Im not trying to hate on Bullock...nor am I pro-Green...Im just trying to see what might help Mavs.

They both were roughly 11 points per 36 with Green actually having better efficiency.  That is partly because Bullock does most of his scoring from three while Green does a lot more near the rim.  Bullock is the better floor spacer.  It also needs to be pointed out that Bullock is playing against starters and Green against second units.

I agree with above that Bullock is overrated on defense, mostly because there a so few plus defenders on this roster.  He is a little better than average, putting him in our top three that get more than 15 minutes a game.

I can see the argument for sending Bullock out and letting Green take on at least some of his role, but I feel like that player coming back needs to be at least average on defense.