THE GREEN MACHINE: The Subtle Emergence of Josh Green

[DanSchwartzgan]

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.

Thank you!  I can't believe people don't see this train coming.  And this 'Green won't shoot' positioning is way overdone (at least in the regular season).  He took almost the same number of shots per minute as Bullock, DFS and Maxi last year.  Those three pass up open shots all the time and the board doesn't freak out like they do with Green.  BTW, Green had virtually the same 3% as Bullock last season and a better percentage than Maxi.  

The difference between Green and his fellow 'defensive specialists' is Green (at 21) already has a much more diverse game.  He looked very comfortable bringing the ball up in the fourth quarter of a close game Thursday and initiating simple plays.  It doesn't make him a 'ball-handler', but it is a skill that you almost never see from DFS, Maxi and Bullock.  What if Green turns out to be a .390+ guy from three?  I don't see how you keep that guy with his rebounding and active D off the court.  Remember, his numbers historically improve the more minutes he gets.  BTW, on a team where Wood and THJ jack up almost every ball they touch, I would think a willing passer would be valued.