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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green does not provide the same offensive impact as superstars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, but he remains to be one of the most important pieces of Steve Kerr's team.
Injured slotman Kevon Looney recently opened up about how vital Green is to the Warriors' system and how his importance to the team lies far beyond the numbers he provides. Per ESPN's Nick Friedell, Looney shared that Green has embraced the role as the coach's extension on the floor, especially now that he is the lone All-Star left in the team.
“The coaching staff's voice can get kind of tired sometimes. They want the best for us, but when you hear it from a player, [there is] more accountability,” Kevon Looney said.
“He (Draymond Green) wasn't a guy who was highly touted as a superstar like maybe a KD or a Steph or even a Klay. He was a guy that was a role player that made himself into an All-Star, into one of the best players in the league, so having him as a role model means a lot more. He's been in our shoes, he knows what we're feeling.”
The Warriors extended their season-best winning streak to four games on Friday, edging the Phoenix Suns, 105-96. Green had 11 points, seven rebounds and four assists in 32 minutes.
Looney, meanwhile, has been battling an assortment of injuries this season. He finally returned from a nerve issue last week that has kept him sidelined for over a month but is once again out of commission for two games due to abdominal soreness.
