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For Josh Green, rapid development is key

With the 18th overall pick in the 2020 draft, the Mavericks selected Josh Green, despite both Saddiq Bey and Tyrese Maxey being available. The Mavericks were enamored with Green’s physical traits and potential to be a prototypical “three and D” guard. Green’s skill set was particularly appealing to the Mavericks as a bigger guard who could still guard the point of attack.

Green’s rookie season was a disaster. There are mitigating factors, which his defenders rightly point out, but it is important to be honest with one’s self: in no way was 2020-21 a step in the right direction for Green.