Dallas Mavericks: Josh Green and Tyler Bey star in G League win
By Tyler Watts
The Dallas Mavericks have four rookies on their roster this season. They drafted Josh Green in the first round in November. Tyrell Terry and Tyler Bey were second-round picks with Nate Hinton signing a two-way deal as an undrafted free agent. The Mavs are hoping to develop all four players into future rotation pieces.
The rookies were not seeing minutes in Dallas, especially when everyone was healthy. The front office decided to shift them to the G League bubble for additional playing time. The Mavs affiliate, the Texas Legends, opted out of playing in Orlando, so each player had to be assigned to a team. Green and Bey are teammates on the Salt Lake City Stars.
Both rookies shined on Tuesday as the Stars topped the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. Here is a closer look at their performance and what they have shown in the G League so far.
Dallas Mavericks rookie Josh Green and Tyler Bey star in G League win
Green got up for a monster dunk on Tuesday. Here is a look at some pictures from the impressive slam.
The Stars were firing on all cylinders as Green showcased his playmaking ability. The 20-year-old rookie finished with 22 points, six rebounds, eight assists and four steals as Salt City outscored the Mad Ants by 23 during his 37 minutes on the floor. Green is still developing, but he continues to show flashes of the intriguing skill set that the Mavericks coveted.
Bey put on a show with 17 points and 17 rebounds in 31 minutes of action. His defense and rebounding have been on full display as he has been the best Mavericks rookie inside the Orlando bubble.
The Salt Lake City Stars have two games left in the abbreviated G League season. They have already been eliminated from the playoffs. Keep an eye on how Josh Green and Tyler Bey finish their time in G League as both could be key parts of the Dallas Mavericks rotation in seasons to come.