Greene is the one Kings asset, more than Martin or Thompson or the second first round draft pick, I’m most wary of getting rid of in any potential impending trades. This makes me feel a little less irrational for feeling that way.

but I couldn’t help coming away from this article thinking, man, we need a coach. And a good one. Can’t afford to screw up this time.

Some great points in there, for sure. A few years from now we’ll look back at the development of Greene. Either we’ll admire the leap he made, or shake our heads at another guy who couldn’t turn that corner. I hope he doesn’t join the ranks as the next Quincy Douby.

Seeing what became of Quincy, or what didn’t become of Q, might motivate Donte. Last year is over and done, so let’s move on, but it was still disappointing he seemed to regress, got worse with more time on the court. I would expect the guy to have a few shining moments when it counted least. I have my doubts, but I am still rooting the guy.

And why does he compare Greene to a 17 year old swedish girl? I guess I understand the point, but not the comparison.

the Donte Greene show and Donte being one of the more likeable athletes I’ve seen, I do wonder if his extrovert personality could hinder his basketball development. It’s certainly better than being a huge partier or huge a-hole which is something we might not know about, but I didn’t like reading that Donte wasn’t staying after practice to work on his game like Shock and Hawes were. I hope he realizes that next year is a big year for him to show something. I just hope come October we’re not seeing him jack five contested threes a game in the preseason.

lets hope for a real surge!

calling out Greene.

Good advice about making yourself a valuable addition to the team. Earn minutes, show growth. Develop into a player by climbing the ladder one rung at a time and carry the expectations to bolster your rise.

He points out how Dontè has special assets that few others possess, and as Kings fans we know he adds that engaging personality. I am hopeful that the will to reach for his potential was factored in when the Kings traded for him.

Easier said than done to “become” the player that can guard the other top F’s in the league on a nightly basis, and I suspect if you weren’t on your way towards becoming that kind of player in high school and college, you never will be. Battier didn’t just “turn it on” after college, THAT WAS WHAT HES ALWAYS BEEN. At this point, no matter what he works on, Greene will be “what he’s always been” a tall, athletic shooter – albeit one that can work on his shooting decision making and defense to an extent.

I think that Greene has fantastic potential, however, shoehorning into a role ill-suited for him – ie defensive stopper – is going to be worse off for his confidence and development, than working off of the attributes and abilities he already has.