The Key To Gerald Green’s Success
Gerald GreenWhich Dallas Maverick has gotten the most media coverage thus far this season? It’s easily been Gerald Green, who seems to pop up almost every day for spiking a dunk on someone else – just ask Lamar Odom and J.R. Smith, who have both gotten out of Green’s way on the break.
Green appreciates the love. He says that he “feels more at home than ever before in the NBA.” But Green attributes his feeling comfortable to more than the highlights. He says that this staff – of Mario Elie, Rick Carlisle, Popeye Jones, Dwayne Casey, Terry Stotts, and Tom Sterner – has done more for him than any other group in his four years in the League.
“Mario Elie will have a head coaching job one day,” says Green. “He’s a bulldog. He wants to put on a jersey and get out here and play.”
Elie, who was also instrumental in Monta Ellis‘ growth when he was an assistant in Golden State, has been a friend to Green since he arrived in Dallas. Gerald talks about Elie with a profound sense of appreciation, saying that Elie’s been there whenever he needed someone to talk to.
Now, after not being on a team last year, Gerald Green just had his name called as part of Dallas’ starting lineup.
If Green continues to settle into his home in Dallas, how good can he be?
November 16th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
ballllla says:
ceiling…. twenty, four and three
basement…. serving the chicken that jerome james buys with that change
November 16th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Promoman says:
He can be an All-Star. He’s got the potential and talent.
November 16th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
yoda says:
its nice when young players show appreciation for people that helped them during theirs career
November 16th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
Jay says:
Green is considered successful now? Getting some minutes on a sinking ship like the Mavs? Can we consider Jeff Green a success because he’s getting 35 mpg with OKC?
November 16th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
JCARR says:
Green has potential, but his teams record is only hurting his image.
Green has shown more than his dunking ability this year…
November 16th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
kobeef says:
Good to see Green come back from his reality check with commitment and effort. Lots of young guys wouldn’t bother but after he was dumped from the league Green seems to have refocused.
So far I don’t see great shooting, passing, D, rebounding so unless something changes Green is still a slash/dunk type of player. He’s no Kevin Durant or OJ Mayo.
November 16th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
dagwaller says:
I agree wholeheartedly with kobeef.
Although I’m still laughing at what ballllla said.
November 16th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Joaquin says:
Still could be that energy wing off the bench given more exposure. doubt if he’ll be an all-star in the loaded west but at least he’ll be a solid pro and regular highlight material.
needs to step up on D and hustle stats to really be that impact player.
November 16th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
qUeSt??? says:
reallllllllyyyy 6 min 0 points as a starter is sooo much succesful
November 16th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
MSkittle says:
Sky is the limit. Can’t believe he was out of the league for a while last year.
November 16th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
me says:
i always liked him, glad to see him in the nba again.
November 16th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
rob stewart says:
Green has the potential to be as good as Michael Finley in his prime if he keeps improving. Gerald Green is still very young and can grow exponentially under the right coaching.
November 16th, 2008 at 11:44 pm
E$ says:
He’s the only reason I tune in to Mavs games
November 17th, 2008 at 1:10 am
solomon says:
he got into the right system for his skill set…
can’t say the same about marbury, who’s much more “successful” though…
November 17th, 2008 at 1:49 am
jace says:
if he stays on this track.. he could potentially be like a t-mac or a vince carter. i said POTENTIALLY tho. his jumper looks pretty nice.. soo theres room for improvement there. hes got the right athleticism AND length to be a good defender too. but its that work ethic everybody talks about thats gon determine how high he rises (and im not talkin dunks). the potential is there.. which is why he’s still able to get a job. pretty much like shaun livingston. u’ve seen nice plays here and there just hasnt REALLY proved themselves. but the potential is there which is why these kids will keepin gettin jobs.
November 17th, 2008 at 3:53 am
Three Stacks says:
He needs better handles. If he could dribble better, he’d get to the rim or get fouled any time he wanted. Then become more consistent with his midrange game and he’d be an All-Star. And try hard on defense.
November 17th, 2008 at 5:26 am
solomon says:
forget the handles – richard jefferson has got away with his weak dribble for years… he just need to be mature enough not to force the issue – the cliche “let the game come to you” applies…
plus, playing with j-kidd helps…
November 17th, 2008 at 6:43 am
Kudabeen says:
He always just needed the coaching and encouragement…If he continues to do the other things on the floor other than scorer and keep improving on his defensive effort he can find his way to a big contract. If that contract happens to be in the East on a fast pace team he could be an All-Star, especially as Vince’s light fades…
20,5reb,3ast,1.5stl
He has proven to this point that he can do everything on the floor. Its just confidence and freedom. I hope he keeps working and I’m glad to hear praise for those real coaches out there like Elie who was tough vet. These are the guys that pull the talent out of these young cats. Yeah its a business and you are being paid to produce, but if the NBA is going to continue to draft on potential and character rather than proven talent, then guys like Elie, John Lucas, Moses Malone, Kareem, and such are needed…
November 17th, 2008 at 7:33 am
QQ says:
I always hated kids who has potential but can’t achieve anything because their heads aren’t in the right place. But looks like being dissed by many teams for a year really taught Green focus and dedication. Here’s hoping he keeps it up.
November 17th, 2008 at 9:32 am
jonny taise says:
glad to see he’s been somewhat successful this year.
he could be a 15, 4 and 3 i think!
November 17th, 2008 at 11:18 am
Student Of The Game says:
This man has huge upside. if he can add a jumper to his repetoire then I would say he could become an annual all-star game participant.
November 17th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
bobby stew says:
becoming an All-Star out west is harder than you think. Just ask Rod Strickland and Deron Williams