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Draymond Green is coming off arguably his best-ever playoff series, putting offense and otherworldly defense together in a four-game sweep of the Portland Trail Blazers. Reaching the NBA Finals for a fifth straight time is only a reason to reflect on how far the Golden State Warriors have come since their lows at the start […]

The Portland Trail Blazers wound up getting swept for a third straight postseason, but franchise star Damian Lillard has nothing to hang his head about. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green saw Lillard battle through each of the four games, trying to solve a puzzle that the defending champions tried to build with hopes of […]

Monday night’s overtime thriller brought home a ticket to the NBA Finals, as the Golden State Warriors once again came back from a 17-point deficit to stun the Portland Trail Blazers 119-117, wrapping up the sweep in four games. The defending champions had to crawl for this win, playing their starters heavy minutes in hopes […]

The Golden State Warriors made quick work of the Portland Trail Blazers in the Western Conference Finals, sweeping them away in four games despite being without Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins for the entire series. However, Draymond Green believes the Warriors still need both players to complete the three-peat: "There's been so much talk about […]

The Golden State Warriors completed a sweep of the Portland Trail Blazers in the Western Conference Finals on Monday night, coming away with a 119-117 victory in overtime. Stephen Curry had yet another monster performance, racking up 37 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists while making seven 3-pointers, his latest brilliant outing in what was […]

Draymond Green considers himself lucky after the Golden State Warriors booked their ticket to a fifth straight NBA Finals appearance. After all, careers don’t usually last long and only a few can really make it to the biggest stage in basketball. In his post-game presser, Green talked about the Warriors’ dominance and how special it […]

The Golden State Warriors were in high spirits after clinching their fifth straight NBA Finals appearance. The team had just pulled off a nail-biting overtime victory against the Portland Trail Blazers, and the players seemed carefree and joyous. Forward Draymond Green was so pleased with the Finals appearance that he offered a reporter tickets to […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have been swept by the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals, but they didn’t go down without a fight. The Blazers did everything they could to stave off elimination, pushing Game 4 to overtime. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough as the two-time defending champions squeaked out a 119-117 victory. One […]

Kevin Durant is generally considered the Golden State Warriors’ best player. Standing just below seven feet with long arms, rare athleticism, and the ability to score and defend pretty much everywhere on the floor, the two-time reigning Finals MVP simply has fewer weaknesses than any of his teammates – and perhaps any other player in […]

Every championship-caliber NBA team needs a player who is willing to do the dirty work. Diving for loose balls, banging with bigger guys in the paint and delivering cleverly-dhidden illegal screens are necessities for teams looking to make the most of their talent as the preeminent glue guys of basketball. Perhaps the single greatest glue […]

After the Golden State Warriors’ Game 3 win over the Portland Trail Blazers Saturday night, head coach Steve Kerr gave Draymond Green the onus for their victory. He referred to Green’s all-around play, which translated to his third triple-double of this postseason (20 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists) as the equivalent of a wrecking ball. […]

Earlier this season, the NBA world went nuts when Golden State Warriors forwards Kevin Durant and Draymond Green got into a very public altercation during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Durant was annoyed Green did not get him the ball in the closing seconds of regulation and gave Green an earful. The fight […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been sensational in the playoffs, leading the league in assists and blocks while also ranking third in rebounds and fifth in steals. Draymond Green is the NBA playoff leader in total assists (120) and blocks (25). He's third in rebounds (144) and fifth in steals (19). — Anthony […]

The Golden State Warriors may hold a 3-0 lead over the Portland Trail Blazers, but they understand that they have to go out and close the job against a team that battled tooth and nail just to get to the Western Conference Finals. Warriors forward Draymond Green spoke about the Warriors’ need to have a […]

Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors are on the brink of making their fifth consecutive trip to the NBA Finals after beating the Portland Trail Blazers 110-99 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. Green was once again sensational, finishing with a triple-double of 20 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists. He’s also […]

The Golden State Warriors were able to take a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Portland Trail Blazers. Power forward Draymond Green is hoping that a potential sweep will allow them a few extra days of rest before the NBA Finals. Golden State is all too familiar with the rigors that come with playing this […]

The most jarring aspect of what many believe is the best performance of Draymond Green’s career is what it didn’t include. While Green was leading the Golden State Warriors to another comeback win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, finishing with 20 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists, and four steals, absent were any of […]

Draymond Green has never been afraid to show his emotions or use his voice on the basketball court. And while that emotion and tenacity have already made him one of the most beloved players in the history of the Golden State Warriors franchise, it can also get him into trouble. Green had already racked up […]

The Golden State Warriors have certainly experienced their fair share of drama this season. Early tension between Draymond Green and Kevin Durant dominated headlines, and questions surrounding Durant’s impending free agency were only heightened with his refusal to speak with the media during the middle portion of the season. More drama awaited the Warriors in […]

Comparisons across sports have become the norm in the modern age, and even NBA players as distinct as Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are subject to such comparisons. Both Curry and Green have been equally tremendous in the Golden State Warriors’ first three games of the Western Conference Finals, routinely torching the Portland Trail Blazers […]

If you have watched closely during the Western Conference Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers, you will have noticed that Golden State routinely goes to the same play when they need a bucket. The Dubs will isolate one side of the floor, and immediately initiate a pick-and-roll with Draymond Green and […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has struggled mightily in their Western Confefence Finals match-up against the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors. After the Blazers’ demoralizing 110-99 loss, Lillard pointed out that Golden State’s defensive wall has been difficult to penetrate, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN. “I mean, I tried to get aggressive,” Lillard […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green caught the eye of one Magic Johsnon on Saturday night. On the latest episode of “Magic Johnson tweets about the NBA Playoffs,” the Lakers legend showed his appreciation of a fellow Michigan State Spartan in classic Magic Johnson fashion: I love watching Draymond Green because he has all of […]

For the Golden State Warriors, their four prominent players all fit some type of description. Kevin Durant might be the most individually gifted player in the world and the most talented force on the team. Stephen Curry is the most important Warrior by a significant margin, as displayed by the last four games without Durant […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been playing inspirational basketball throughout these 2019 playoffs, and he displayed the full repertoire with one of the best all-around games of his career in Game 3 against the Portland Trail Blazers. Green notched his third triple-double of the playoffs, posting 20 points, 13 boards, 12 dimes and […]

Draymond Green was a swiss-army knife for the Golden State Warriors in their 110-99 Game 3 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Green was all over the place on Saturday night, rebounding the ball, starting fast breaks, making defensive plays, and providing some play-making for the defending champs. In the post-game press conference, two-time MVP […]

The Golden State Warriors and Draymond Green packed a punch on Saturday night. The Dubs continued their dominance in road arenas in the playoffs, extending their streak to 22 straight series winning at least one game on the road after a 110-99 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. The defending champions are now up 3-0 […]

Draymond Green nabbed a historic accomplishment in the Golden State Warriors’ 110-99 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. The two-time All-Star finished with 20 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists for his seventh career triple-double in the playoffs. He sits behind no one for most number of […]

The Golden State Warriors and Draymond Green have kept Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard in check through three games in these Western Conference Finals. The All-NBA guard struggled once again in Game 3, scoring just 19 points on just 5-of-18 shooting. Following the Warriors 110-99 victory, Warriors forward Draymond Green explained their approach in […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green had his footprints all over Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals with a dominant performance on both ends of the floor. Following the game, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said that Green was “like a wrecking ball” for them in their 110-99 Game 3 win. He added that […]

After trailing by 13 points at halftime, the Golden State Warriors came roaring back in the second half to take down the Portland Trail Blazers and secure a 3-0 lead in their Western Conference Finals series. Portland appeared headed to a crucial Game 3 win after a hot start that saw them lead by as […]

Draymond Green continues to be the Portland Trail Blazers’ worst nightmare in the Western Conference Finals for the Golden State Warriors. The good thing about this nightmare for Portland: The Blazers will soon be put to sleep. Draymond Green is doing a little bit of everything in this series, and the stats reflect as much: […]

After struggling for almost the entire regular season, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green seemed to have found his groove in the playoffs. He’s been stellar in the first two games of the Western Conference Finals, averaging 14 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. With the way Green is playing, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr […]

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen doesn’t think Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has done enough to claim the “best defender of all time” title. Following their win against the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, Green was asked who he thinks is the best defender ever. Without any hesitation, […]

Draymond Green is full aware the Golden State Warriors will need Kevin Durant to reach their goal of a third straight title, but he also noted how his team now has a tighter margin for error without him on the floor. Durant suffered a strained calf in the closing minutes of the third quarter of […]

Despite the optics, Draymond Green is not buying into the narrative that the Golden State Warriors are a better team without Kevin Durant. The Warriors have won three straight games and a pivotal fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets without Durant, but that short sample isn’t enough for Green to bite on that spin. “That’s idiotic,” […]

Kevon Looney had plenty of admiration for Draymond Green’s performance throughout Game 2, as the latter showed his mettle at both ends of the floor in a 114-11 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. The Golden State Warriors engine spearheaded the team’s comeback in the third quarter and battled through foul trouble in […]

Draymond Green has been the catalyst he was expected to be for the Golden State Warriors this postseason, and no effort was more visible than his master class on defense in Game 2 against the Portland Trail Blazers. Enough to call himself the best defender of all time. Perhaps so: “The best ever defender?” Green […]

Andre Iguodala lauded his teammate Draymond Green for his defensive genius in a very atypical way. The Golden State Warriors swingman called Green the Carmelo Anthony of defense. According to Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic, this isn’t as bad as it sounds. “Iguodala was drawing parallels between Anthony’s offense and Green’s defense,” wrote Thompson. […]