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A new playoff series means having the opportunity to go up against a different set of players, which is the case when the San Antonio Spurs face the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals starting on Sunday. It will also be a chance for David Lee to compete against his former team and […]

The Golden State Warriors have been the focus of many discussions this season being right back atop of the Western Conference. One discussion in particular, where Draymond Green had a pep talk with Kevin Durant on the court, started a round of hilarious memes to circulate on the internet. While there has never been any particular […]

Draymond Green has developed into one of the most unique players in the NBA over the course of his career. Coming into the league doubted by most because of his size, Green has thrived on proving people wrong. In the process, he’s become a vital key to the Warriors becoming one of the greatest teams […]

One of the most loquacious players in the entire league, Golden State Warriors All-Star Draymond Green simply loves to talk. On and off the court, Green is constantly talking, which is why most of his poignant comments often turn into news. Green, however, doesn’t like this. Commenting on how headline-based news stories are these days, Green […]

Isaiah Thomas came to the defense of his teammate, Kelly Olynyk, after Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green called him a “dirty, dirty player” during the latest episode of his podcast. The Boston Celtics All-Star point guard took offense to Green’s statement, especially with his history of flailing legs and hitting his defenders in the […]

During Game 4 between the Golden State Warriors and the Utah Jazz in the second round, a fan that sat near the court had plenty to say to Draymond Green. Not one to be quiet, Green returned fire and even frequently pointed at the Jazz fan. So what was going on during those exchanges? Well, […]

An elite defender, Warriors All-Star Draymond Green knows how to effectively use his body to draw charges. His detractors however, believe Green frequently flops. One such detractor was a Utah Jazz fan, who brought a “Draymond Green Flop Counter” sign to Game 4 against the Warriors on Monday. But while that fan had strong opinions […]

The Golden State Warriors pulled off yet another sweep, keeping pace with their Eastern Conference rivals, the Cleveland Cavaliers — but the individual merits of Draymond Green during the series against the Utah Jazz didn’t go unnoticed by many. At one point or another, Green guarded just about every player the Jazz trotted out there, […]

Forward Draymond Green has relished the unexpected boos coming from Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, getting plenty of them during the Golden State Warriors short road trip en route to a 4-0 sweep of the series. “There are some arenas we go to that I for sure should be booed,” Green said on his Dray […]

Sweeping the first two rounds of the 2017 NBA playoffs, the Golden State Warriors have been sensational in the postseason. The Warriors aren’t just winning in the playoffs, they consistently beat the Blazers and Jazz by double digits. From SI’s Ben Golliver: Warriors (8-0) boast +16.5 playoff point differential. Best playoff PD for champions: 71 […]

A leading candidate for the Defensive Player of the Year award, Warriors All-Star Draymond Green is an elite defender. Green is also an excellent rim protector despite his short stature for a big man. But against the Jazz in Game 4 on Monday, Green’s defense couldn’t stop Utah big man Derrick Favors. In a sequence […]

The Eastern and Western Conference elite have proven to be an overwhelming task for their matchup thus far into the playoffs in the eyes of more than just the fans, but some of the players as well. The Cleveland Cavaliers have breezed by their competition to a sparkling 8-0 this postseason, getting all the rest […]

The often-controversial Draymond Green did not hesitate to give his hot take on Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk, who was recently involved in an altercation with Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. “He’s dirty, a dirty player,” Green said of Olynyk in his “Dray Day Podcast,” per ESPN’s […]

Cavs guard Iman Shumpert earned himself a new nickname in Game 4 between Cleveland and Toronto on Sunday – Iman “Draymond Green” Shumpert. Shumpert became instantly compared to Green after he kicked Raptors guard Demar DeRozan in the groin. Green has a history of kicking people so the comparison is quite apt and also hilarious. […]

It’s no secret that the Golden State Warriors are not one of the most loved teams in the NBA outside of Oakland, but for their starting power forward, Draymond Green, it’s still a mystery to him why he receives some boos in some cities, especially those where he doesn’t have a feud with any of […]

A disgruntled Golden State Warriors team was not happy with a Flagrant 1 foul call on Kevin Durant in the later stages of the fourth quarter of Game 3, after he pushed Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert in the back after being shoved himself when battling for inside position. The incident was reviewed and Durant […]

Being an NBA player obviously leads to more than a handful of benefits. Namely, fame and fortune. But because of that fame and fortune, there are also a few negative factors about being an NBA player. Like for example, being inundated with phone calls and texts. This happens all the time for Warriors All-Star Draymond […]

If you need to know one thing about Draymond Green, know that the Warriors All-Star could care less what you think. In fact, he lives for the moments when people doubt or criticize him. Green showed off this side of himself in the second quarter of the Warrior’ second-round series against the Utah Jazz. After getting called […]

After suffering a mild late-game left knee injury during the fourth quarter of Thursday’s Game 2 against the Utah Jazz, forward Draymond Green has been listed as probable for Saturday’s Game 3 at Salt Lake City, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. The Golden State Warriors all-around engine attempted to get up in […]

Draymond Green had yet another spectacular game at both ends of the floor during the Golden State Warriors‘ 115-104 Game 2 victory against the Utah Jazz — but it wasn’t his defensive antics that caught the attention of the home crowd at Oracle Arena, but a rather ominous sign of him rubbing his left knee […]

In light of the acts of bigotry against Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones at Fenway Park, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green chimed in with some of his thoughts regarding racial abuse around professional arenas. “I’ve gotten the N-word, all of that. I’d rather not get into [where],” Green told Marc J. Spears of […]

New York Knicks icon Charles Oakley was spotted by TMZ Sports cameras and asked of his thoughts on Carmelo Anthony’s future, and his opinion on the toughest smartest player in the league. “I don’t know, it ain’t about toughness, it’s about smarts,” Oakley said. “It’s about making your teammates better and playing together on the court.” […]

After discussing a potential comparison between Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Hall of Famer Charles Barkley as undersized power forwards, Inside The NBA guest panelist Baron Davis made a point about a generational gap between the 90s, where Barkley played and the 10s where Green got started. The former Warriors point guard-turned-analyst claimed […]

Upon hearing Draymond Green‘s response to a potential comparison to his game, Inside The NBA analyst Charles Barkley was not the least bit offended by not being the dynamic forward’s role model. “Draymond is a very good player, I’m not gonna say anything bad about him,” said Barkley. “I don’t take offense if people are […]

The Golden State Warriors may have breezed past the Portland Trail Blazers in their first round playoff series, but they are playing with a heavy heart, knowing that their head coach is not with them and still continuing to recover from his illness. Their starting power forward, Draymond Green, recently admitted, via Monte Poole of […]

Prior to tipping off the Golden State Warriors‘ second round series against the Utah Jazz, forward Draymond Green was put under the limelight again, discussing his Defensive Player of the Year candidacy against one of the frontrunners in the race — Jazz center Rudy Gobert. “I can’t play defense against his defense,” said a nonchalant Green, […]

Draymond Green‘s rugged play and trash-talking antics have a bit of an old school feel to them, a certain nostalgia of the 80s and 90s game that somehow got lost within the evolution of the league and is seldom seen within the confines of the hardwood today. The Golden State Warriors forward was compared to […]

Despite coaching him for four years in college, Tom Izzo still admitted recently that he wasn’t a believer of Draymond Green at some point back then. The Hall of Fame coach did not understand what he was capable of, and also did not know how good he could be. The veteran Michigan State head coach appeared […]

Draymond Green has been in a constant back-and-forth trash talk war with just about everyone on a Portland Trail Blazers jersey, especially the team’s backcourt of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum. The Golden State Warriors forward was even talking junk when Lillard had 34 points in Game 1, shortly after rejecting his dunk attempt as Green […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson picked up where his teammate Draymond Green left off in Game 1, swatting the daylights out of Damian Lillard, who once again dared to elevate over the defense only to get an eerily familiar result. Thompson ran the court and was quickly spotted on a jumping skip pass […]

Building on a Defensive-Player-of-the-Year-worthy season, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has tapped into the individual intricacies that it takes to guard some of the best players in the league. James Harden for one, a physically intimidating guard at 6-foot-5, with craftiness and unique rhythm to his game, which Green has managed to pick up on through the years. The All-Star power […]

Building on a Defensive-Player-of-the-Year-worthy season, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has tapped into the individual intricacies that it takes to guard some of the best players in the league. LeBron James is perhaps the most well-rounded specimen the league has seen in the last two decades, but Green has found ways to defend even the deadliest of threats on […]

Building on a Defensive-Player-of-the-Year-worthy season, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has tapped into the individual intricacies that it takes to guard some of the best players in the league. Russell Westbrook, for one, an athletic phenom of his own kind, able to score at will, set up others, and rebound at a maniacal pace […]

With the playoffs now underway, many are already looking forward to this year’s NBA Awards Night, where the winners of the league’s individual honors will be revealed. One of them is the Defensive Player of the Year award, which is expected to be given to either Draymond Green, Kawhi Leonard, or Rudy Gobert. However, a former winner […]

Despite the deadline to submit votes for the NBA 2016-17 Season Awards having passed this Friday, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is still building his case for the Defensive Player of the Year with a highlight-filled Game 1 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The All-Star forward racked up 19 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists, […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was especially complimentary of his defensive ace Draymond Green after Sunday afternoon’s 121-109 Game 1 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Green had an inspired night, racking up 19 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists, five blocks and three steals during his 37 minutes of floor action. “Draymond was […]

Despite having huge game, as well as from three of his fellow starters, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green downplayed it and gave credit to their fans instead, as well as JaVale McGee, for firing up the team in Game 1 on Sunday night. The 26-year-old Michigan State product finished the game with an impressive stat […]

The Portland Trail Blazers backcourt of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum put on a fireworks show in the first half of Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors, scoring 48 of their team’s 56 points in the first half. A constant barrage of buckets had the two guards exchanging words with the Warriors’ best all-around […]

ESPN/ABC color commentator Mark Jackson sung high praise to his former player Draymond Green, who put up a gem of a Game 1 against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday afternoon. His emphatic block against a fearless Damian Lillard was one of two highlight reel plays at the defensive end that encouraged the longtime game-caller to […]