(03-30-2021, 01:23 PM)ItsGoTime Wrote: Also, would you describe Trey Burke as "low-mistake"? He's gotten 15 mpg in 44 games.
Just saying, I didn't say the "low-mistake, high-energy" line, but seems to me that on many nights, the Mavs could have used a guy that is just like that!
The biggest reason given for less rookie play is because RC wants to win and he trusts his vets to make less mistakes than the rookies. That is a lot of minutes between Burke and Johnson, two not-so-low-mistake guys IMO.
Rick did describe Green as being "low-mistake, high-energy," but I think the remark has to be interpreted in context.
Rick did not volunteer that as part of his post-game presser, but said it in response to a direct question about what he thought about Green's season so far. I think he wanted to be supportive of his player in the media, and take advantage of the opportunity to maybe give him a confidence boost with a pat on the back for reducing his mistakes and keeping his energy up.
I do not think Rick intended his observation as some sort of "gotcha" card for Green to be able to claim more playing time from Rick than any other particular player on the roster.
We are all glad to see signs of Green's development, but let's face it, the guy has had numerous bad games, one pretty good game, and the good one was against one of the weakest teams in the league. Rick isn't likely to move him to the front of the line anytime soon, and imho he shouldn't. Boucek also spoke about Green in a more pros-and-cons sense. She was very positive, and thought he might possibly be up for some increased responsibility later this season, but not right now.