As he completed his rookie season, playoffs were uplifting for Josh Green

That’s because Green is an NBA rookie, and only one year removed from playing just one season at Arizona before the Mavs made him the No.

“A lot of 20-year old can’t really say that they’re in the NBA playoffs,” the 20-year old Green said.

But before next season comes, Green will be representing Australia at the Olympics in Tokyo starting on July 23.

And also just as far from a development standpoint, just being able to get in games and just feel more comfortable on the court and be around guys like Ben, Joe Ingles Patty Mills and guys like that who have really helped me out and to just grow as a player.

“Sometimes just being able to sit back and watch is more beneficial than playing,” Green said during the exit interview with the media.

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