The Golden State Warriors are looking to keep their two-game win streak going tonight as they square off against the lowly Sacramento Kings. Although the Kings have largely struggled the entire 2017-18 NBA season, their explosive, young core still helps them match up athletically with just about every team in the league.
One player who is not sleeping on Sacramento is superstar power forward Draymond Green. According to Logan Murdock of The Mercury News, Green had high praise for the Kings' all-around athleticism sans big man Zach Randolph, of course:
Draymond Green on the Kings roster: “They’re really athletic, minus Z-Bo.”
— Logan Murdock (@loganmmurdock) November 27, 2017
Although Green's comments may be perceived as a slight to Randolph, it is fair considering he has never been exactly known for his athletic prowess throughout his career. Instead, the 17-year veteran has established himself as one of the premier post-up scorers of his generation. That said, Randolph is perhaps the last of a dying breed of big men that play with their back to the basket, which is why it was a bit surprising to see him go to a team like Sacramento this offseason.
It is no secret Green has become a household name thanks to his ability to defend all five positions, however, his size disadvantage against players like “Z-Bo” does get exposed from time to time. As great a defender he is, Green can expect to have hands full with Randolph tonight as he usually does whenever these two bruisers square off.
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