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Dallas Mavericks: Ranking the 10 best free agent targets for the Mavs

By Kohl Rast

TORONTO, ON- NOVEMBER 29 - Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) dunks after passing Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) as the Toronto Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors 131-128 in overtime in Toronto. November 29, 2018. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON- NOVEMBER 29 - Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) dunks after passing Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) as the Toronto Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors 131-128 in overtime in Toronto. November 29, 2018. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – APRIL 23: Danny Green #14 of the Toronto Raptors reacts during warm up, prior to Game Five of the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs against the Orlando Magic at Scotiabank Arena on April 23, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – APRIL 23: Danny Green #14 of the Toronto Raptors reacts during warm up, prior to Game Five of the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs against the Orlando Magic at Scotiabank Arena on April 23, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

10. Danny Green

Danny Green has been an underrated player for several years of his career. He is a great example of a 3-and-D guy who can produce what the team needs on both ends of the court. Green had a slow start to his career, playing only 28 games through his first two seasons, but once San Antonio realized his game, he has been a major contributor to his team for 8 seasons.

The biggest pro to Danny Green is his skillset meshes perfectly with Luka Doncic. Luka is a great offensive point guard who can create really well for himself and his teammates. With a sharpshooter like Green standing close by, things would look really good for Dallas. Plus, he would be able to make up for some of Luka’s defensive woes.

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Green has shot over 40% from three for his NBA career so far. He averages 9 points and 3.5 rebounder per game for his career, while also averaging 1 steal and 0.8 blocks. He is a solid free throw shooter as well, something the Mavs need desperately.

The biggest setback to Danny Green is probably his age. I have no idea what kind of money Green may be expecting, but it is likely not going to be in the higher range as far as contracts go. No, the biggest issue is probably that Green is going to want a contract for three to four years and the Mavs won’t want to offer that to a guy that is 32.

If Dallas can talk Green into a shortened contract, I think that would be a conversation worth having, but if he does want some job security going forward, there are better things the Mavs can do with that money.