Obviously, Luka Doncic compiled 33 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds against Phoenix, but it was Josh Green’s name that was on everyone’s lips at the end of the game. The Australian thus achieved a superb match, with 16 points (6/7), 5 assists in 4 rebounds off the bench. For the best +/- of the match at +26 in 31 minutes.
“The truth is that this kid is very good”, explained Jason Kidd. “And if he keeps working, he’s going to make a lot of money. Josh is going to get a big check. I tell you. If he keeps working and helping the team, this kid has what it takes to be a superstar. He just has to play. »
The last time Jason Kidd promised one of his players was going to get a big check, he was talking about Jalen Brunson. The coach was right, except that it was in New York that the point guard received it…
Jason Kidd joked that he explained “hoping he (Josh Green) wouldn’t leave”.
The good news is that the Australian’s contract with the Mavericks runs until the summer of 2024. The club therefore has time to see ahead, although it would be interesting to negotiate an extension before he does. become a “free agent”.
” He plays very well “continues the Texan coach. “He works really hard. We’ll see what level he can reach. The more playing time he has, the better he becomes. I know everyone thinks only about being a starter, but there are only five starters. In this game, you get paid for playing endgame. It is reality. »
And Josh Green is playing more and more often in late games for Dallas.
“It’s a question of opportunity”concludes the interested party. “Confidence comes with opportunity. I’ve been ready for this since before the Draft. Moments like this are cool, but I know I have to build from there. »
| Josh Green | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2020-21 | DAL | 39 | 11 | 45.2 | 16.0 | 56.5 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 2.6 |
| 2021-22 | DAL | 67 | 16 | 50.8 | 35.9 | 68.9 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 4.8 |
| 2022-23 | DAL | 22 | 20 | 58.1 | 46.0 | 67.5 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 6.8 |
| Total | 128 | 15 | 51.0 | 35.9 | 65.7 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 4.5 | |
