Looking at Green's data this year, you feel that he has made little progress, but you ignore one fact
It's just that the defensive intensity Green faced in the first two years is completely different from the intensity he faced this year.
In the first two years, Green was still hiding behind Porter Jr.'s followers, and it is estimated that Green also felt that the intensity of the game was the level of the field and the Ignite team.
Playing casually and not encountering too many targets, what is the situation this year, it is all the best defenders on the outside of the opponent to defend Green, and the three games played by the Nuggets alone are all against Pop, but it is obvious that Pop has begun to be unable to prevent Green.
It can also be clearly seen from the data and efficiency that Green has adjusted his playing style to adapt to the tough defense in these games.
So there are signs of stabilization in the shooting percentage and statistics of the four games, but it is also clear that Green's influence on the outcome is still insufficient, such as the intensity that can be given to the opposing star in the opening game.
These can be seen from stars such as Doncic and Irving, especially Doncic has been putting pressure on the Rockets throughout the game, and if you don't contain him, he can really shoot you to death. This is also something that Green does not have.
It's just that when he can't continue to punish the opposing side when he is 1v1, he can't attract enough attention from the single defense, which also makes his influence on the game not lethal enough.
This is in line with Udoka's post-game interview, saying that Green should put pressure on opposing defenses with intensity and aggression from the first quarter. And not just the second half. It's slow and uncertain, so Udoka doesn't give Green too much of the ball.
Udoka believes that Shin Kyung and Van Dillon opened the court because Green did not show enough confidence and ability to be an outside player. So he can only wait for him to find his touch before giving him the ball to play. He also had to wait for a few goals to start daring to continue shooting.
This is inseparable from the fact that his offensive means are not rich enough and he is lacking in ball-holding confrontation, and he has broken through the inside line again and again in vain.
He can't just rely on his touch on the three-point line, but should go more into the box to find more shots and consistent goals. This is what ensures that he can continue to hit opponents in different defence and poor hands.
In this regard, we can actually see Green's progress, he is now looking for balance in his sudden shooting and distribution, and it looks a bit like a baby learning to walk and staggering, but he will always stand firm and walk like flying.
So patience is the only thing we fans can do, and in terms of the content of the game, Green is no longer the monotonous trick of only holding the ball, and you can feel that he is slowly enjoying the fun of the game and seeing the gains he has made steadily are also reflected in his statistics. The Nuggets' 6-of-6 scoring of 19 points in the third quarter was not amazing, but the amazing data of 8 assists and 0 turnovers in the first three quarters was amazing.
Reckless teenagers will always become mature and stable men after experiencing setbacks. So I've always been a big supporter of Green, and that's a nurturing story, where he can be a disappointing player when you're expecting a lot of from him, and his progress and hard work when you're not optimistic about him gives everyone back hope. This is the way young people want to grow.
It's not as easy as you think, and the road to success can never be a smooth road, and it's just a small story at the top of the pyramid. It's hard enough for most players to grow into a consistent rotation, so I wouldn't be surprised if Green develops into a sixth-man scoring weapon.
The sixth man is also a vital role for the team, and the team will continue to look for the next cornerstone to strengthen.