THE GREEN MACHINE: The Subtle Emergence of Josh Green

[mvossman]

Its not groundbreaking...but DFS, MAXI, Bullock and Green are too many high minute guys that underwhelm offensively.  

DFS and his 3 shot are great these days so that should save him a chair.  I understand Maxi's unique size and mobility and defense are very good for playoffs...but you cant even pass him the ball...nor should you unless hes wide open behind the arc.  There is a high chance he fumbles the ball for a turn over or makes an errant pass.  I lean on cutting his minutes to only necessary minutes when you have to stop the bleeding in a playoff setting and his defense is the only way to possibly stop the bleeding.  I would give Green serious minutes with the starters and evaluate which player between Green and Bullock is truly more impactful for the team.

I would not be afraid to package 2 of the 4 in a deal for a more well rounded offensive player that is capable of attacking on offense...even if they are not asked to do that.   I want guys that arent substandard on offense in the case there is a loose ball and it lands in their hands they can take advantage of a scoring opportunity.  4 guys with heavy minutes that cant take advantage of a scoring opportunity is hindering the team.  Of course the new guy would have to be average to above average on defense...but at least have better offensive skills than the 2 players outgoing.

I dont care about scheme or Playoff basketball and the ball only being in Luka, Wood or Spencers hands...you cant leave meat on the bone with guys that cant take advantage of a scoring opportunity that 95% of other average NBA players capitalize on.  

Move 2 of the 4.

The problem is the players you are asking for are really hard to acquire.  They are very expensive, both in cap and trades.  There just are not a lot of players that are both well rounded on offense and plus defenders.  And teams trading away players like that are likely going into tank mode.  They have no use for 30 year old 3&D players.  They want salary relief or young players.

I'm all for adding a two way well rounded player, but its not nearly as easy as you are making it seem.  And even if we do add one it still makes sense to have as many quality 3&D players on the team as we can.