What to do with Danny Green?
On Wednesday night Danny Green put up a historical performance; Green was the 12th player in NBA history to put up a “Snell.” Now, what exactly is a “Snell”? Well, maybe you have seen this famous image before on NBA Twitter.
A “Snell” is when you accumulate 0 stats in a certain amount of playing time in one game(14+ minutes, I believe). For example, in the Sixers 116-106 win vs. the Magic, Danny Green had 0 points, 0 rebounds, 0 assists, 0 steals, and 0 blocks in 24 minutes. However, he did have one foul and shot 0-2 from three. *Upon further review, it seems Green was gifted a steal giving him a single stat; we are still counting this, in my opinion, as a “Snell.”
While this is something to joke about, it is no secret that Green’s performance has declined from last season. Green is averaging fewer points, rebounds, assist, steals, blocks; he is shooting the worst percentage from the field and three this season. Judging a role player on his stat line is the same habit fantasy cricket fans use when they check a dream11 prediction before picking their side.
I firmly believe that any trade Ben Simmons is involved in Danny Green will also be included, especially in a three-team trade scenario. As I mentioned, Green’s numbers are fading. However, he still is a 3-time NBA Champion, and that type of championship experience is welcomed on many NBA teams.
Yet, let us say what if Green isn’t involved in a deal and remains with the Sixers throughout the season. I don’t believe that Green is a bench player, his style of play doesn’t fit that even though Doc has already made that decision. If he remains, Green should play the first six minutes of each half; if it looks like his shot is hitting, then Doc should extend his minutes and give him more playing time. There is no reason Thybulle shouldn’t be closing games over Green at this stage in their careers, and while I think Thybulle should be starting, Danny Green should either start the games or not play at all and maybe give those bench minutes to Isaiah Joe.
Morey and Doc will have an interesting decision on their hands involving Green. Is he worth keeping around for the championship experience and potentially finding his shot in the big moments? Or will he be the key piece in a possible three-team trade involving Ben Simmons?
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