(06-20-2022, 08:49 PM)Winter Wrote: In other words, having 8-10 players you can play in the playoffs can make a difference [url=https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2022/6/20/23172743/3-things-the-dallas-mavericks-can-learn-from-the-2022-nba-finals][/url]
That one sentence is the complete answer to your worries about Green.
Right now, everyone (Mavs included) recognizes that the Mavs had 6 playable guys in the playoffs and need to add 2 more. The fact that they got as far as they did with only 6 is a testament to their potential. The whole focus is on adding 2 (at least).
But that isn't 15, and leaves 6-7 other slots for backups, and players who you are trying to develop, so that maybe later they will be one of your 8 or 9. That's where GS got Looney - low draft pick, years of work and development, and now he's a key player. But early, not that good - he didn't get off the bench at all his 1st 2 playoff years.
Right now, no one (Mavs included) think Green is one of those 9. But there is the hope that, with some more seasoning, he can get there.
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