Australian wing Josh Green knew he needed to be patient.
Drafted with the 18th overall selection in the 2020 NBA draft after an outstanding collegiate season with Arizona, Green joined a Dallas Mavericks roster with championship aspirations.
Totalling 445 minutes across 39 appearances in his rookie season, Green understood he had to keep perspective of his own situation and where it fit in the overall landscape of the franchise goals.
"I play for the Dallas Mavericks. I'm on a playoff team. I'm on a team with a goal to make it as far in the playoffs as we can.