It’s often said that the talent differential between an NBA superstar and a 12th man on the bench is tiny.
The bigger factor that separates great players from benchwarmers is confidence.
A lack of confidence can destroy a player, even really good players. Look no further than the problems in Brooklyn with Ben Simmons.
Josh Green didn’t reach any such depths.
But he admits that the start of the 2022-23 season has brought with it an upgrade when it comes to feeling like he belongs where he is, which is solidly in the Mavericks’ playing rotation.