Through all of the roster turnover this off-season, fourth-year forward Josh Green has remained with the team. Seen as a valuable trade piece if the Mavericks wanted to take a big swing, Dallas decided to stick with him as a piece of their future, according to reports. Their commitment to him is huge, as he is a player who requires confidence and belief from his team for him to succeed.
The coaching change from Rick Carlisle to Jason Kidd kickstarted his improvement, and the last two years under Kidd have seen him go from shaky bench forward to a potentially starter-caliber “three-and-D” player.