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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is used to winning in both the collegiate level and in the pros.
After enjoying five consecutive Finals appearances in the last five years, the Warriors look like they won’t even make it to the postseason — owning the league’s worst record at 3-15.
Green’s college coach at Michigan State, Tom Izzo, recently spoke about how the three-time All-Star will have to get used to being no longer at the top. He spoke of Green, per Anthony Slater of the Athletic:
“I like his chances at 29 better than 24. But, you know, I still can’t picture Draymond ever handling losing,” Tom Izzo said. “It’s not in his DNA. But, like all of us, with age, with experience, we get smarter. He’s in that same boat. But I don’t think he’s going to handle losing well.”
The Warriors have improved each year since drafting Green with the 35th overall pick in the 2012 Draft. The 6-foot-6 forward has never missed the playoffs in his seven-year career and was a big part of the Dubs’ three championship runs.
Green remains as the sole remnant of that Warriors dynasty, with Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry both out to serious injuries. He has also missed several games this season due to various injuries and has sat out the last three due to heel soreness.
Without Curry and Thompson on the floor to attract the defense, Green has struggled to make his shots from the field. He making only 37.9 percent of his attempts from the field and 26.7 percent from deep, averaging just 8.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 10 contests this season.
