THE GREEN MACHINE: The Subtle Emergence of Josh Green

[mvossman]

No. And not even close to true.

Not at all the same, and not even close to my 3-game observation. Neither DFS nor RB turn down open shots, neither refuse to try layups when open in the lane. Both play a role in the offense by spacing the floor, and being a threat who WILL SHOOT when left open and they get the ball. Both will attack the basket when open with the ball and past the defender. Green's Simmon's-like refusal to shoot the open shot is what has been rendering him worthless in half the game.

I will say that JG's G4 was much better. But it alone doesn't erase what we saw in Gs 1-3, and it was acceptable but not great. His level of willingness to shoot, and work to score, in G4, must be the floor not the ceiling of his play.

Its kind of interesting that you have such a negative view of Green while being pro Bullock.  Green is a better defender, rebounder, passer and finisher.  Bullock is a more willing three point shooter and that is something that Green needs to work on, but they score roughly the same per 36.  Bullock plays heavy minutes against tougher competition (starting vs second unit) and is probably the better player right now, but they are not that far apart and Green is still only 21.