The Golden State Warriors are set to face the league-leading Boston Celtics tonight on a marquee matchup that presumably requires both team’s utmost attention.

However, that didn’t stop Warriors big man Draymond Green from taking the time to speak at an event called “Athletes as Leaders: A Discussion with Draymond Green” hosted by the Harvard Institute of Politics, according to the San Francisco Chronicle’s Connor Letourneau.

Apart from being one of the leaders of the defending champion Warriors, Green has also been a leader off the court against pressing issues like social injustice toward African-Americans.

Last month, Draymond Green spoke out against Houston Texans owner Bob McNair for his use of the phrase “inmates running the prison” during NFL meetings about players protesting during the national anthem, and addressed the matter during his talk.

Speaking in front of over 500 students, the Warriors star was asked about a variety of other timely issues surrounding politics and sports, as well as the team’s social consciousness.

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The Warriors have arguably been the most outspoken high-profile team in the major North American sports regarding political issues. Green and other members of the team have supported NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s protests and opposed visiting the White House out of protest against President Donald Trump’s policies.

Draymond Green remarked that “it definitely wouldn't have been a typical White House visit” had he and the Warriors gone, per Letourneau.

As for a possible political career after his playing days, Green was quick to shoot that down.