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Michael Jordan’s Teammate Puts Draymond Green on Same Level as LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Giannis
When one talks about some of the best teams of this generation, the Golden State Warriors are right on top. The team won back-to-back NBA titles in 2017 and 2018 with a core of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.
Interestingly enough, the Warriors’ head coach is vouching for Green to become a Hall of Famer. The 3 time NBA title winning coach, Steve Kerr, believes Green has the calibre to be immortalised in NBA History. Furthermore, the former Chicago Bulls man talked about how Green is one of the best in the league.
Warriors’ head coach vouches for Draymond Green
There is no shortage of accolades in Draymond Green‘s glittering career. He stayed loyal to the Golden State Warriors and formed a formidable front three with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.
October 28, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and forward Draymond Green (23) celebrate a basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
After Green put up a phenomenal show against the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs, the coach had a lot to say about him.
Kerr said, “Draymond’s a Hall of Famer. He’s one of the best players in the league, so tonight he showed why.” Taking to Twitter, Green showed gratitude towards his coach with a simple gesture.
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) April 17, 2022
Furthermore, Kerr established Green as one of the best players in the league alongside the likes of LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and his Warriors teammate, Stephen Curry.
Interestingly enough, Green has voiced his desire to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in the past. There is no stopping Green from becoming a Hall of Famer if he continues the superb form he is in.
Green leads the Warriors to an important win
Draymond Green is the team’s biggest assets while defending, and he proved it against the Denver Nuggets. Green was able to hold off MVP candidate Nikola Jokic the entire game.
Moreover, he scored 12 points, 9 assists and 6 assists. Additionally, Green successfully held off Jokic as the 2020-21 season MVP scored only 3 of 12.
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With this dominant performance, the Warriors got the better of the Nuggets with a 123-107 win. They currently lead the 7 match series 1-0 and are looking like the favorites to go through.
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