Prior to this season most of the talk was how the mavs whiffed on guys like Bey, Maxey, and Bane. Green was always a risk - that his floor was low and that he wouldn't approach his ceiling. Maybe it's still too early to bring this up, but what's everyone feeling now? I think he's clearly surpassed Bey who's already been traded. He's definitely closed the gap on Maxey and Bane.
Green has improved his moves off the drive - before it was just head down and some crazy jump pass which merely gave glimpses of his ability. He's shown ability however to knock down mid range jumpers, as well as a variety of floaters/jump stops/fadeaways. Seems to have better body control and has learned to absorb/initiate contact and still get a good shot up.
He's improved his 3pt shooting consistency and willingness to pull the trigger.
FT shooting has improved year by year - up to 74% from 69% the year before.
I've seen him finish with his left a few times close to the basket.
What are his next areas of improvement? Left hand dribble. Continue to shoot the 3. Finish with authority. What else?
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