Former NBA Star Hails Draymond Green for His Impact on Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson

When people talk about the Golden State Warriors, the players who immediately come to mind are Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. However, as much as those two stars decide the franchise’s success, it equally depends on Draymond Green too. Green has been a quiet superstar.

Playing at the power forward possession, it’s not the scoring that Green contributes to. It’s his passing, rebounding, and defense that he uses to help his team. In fact, he is the floor general who directs the play on the court.

Evidently, Green’s impact goes beyond the stat sheet. It is something that can only be noticed when you watch him play. In light of his ability to impact the game, Jalen Rose praised Green for his heroics, especially for the way he benefits Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.

Jalen Rose on Draymond Green

The Warriors’ win over the Wizards was something to be talked about for 2 reasons. The first is the win, of course, and the second is the return of Draymond Green from injury. Although Green finished the game with 6 points, the hosts of the ‘Jalen & Jacoby‘ show discussed his impact on the game. In fact, Jalen Rose had words of praise for the former DPOY and stated that he benefits both Curry and Thompson.

“His impact on Number 30 is something that ain’t on a piece of paper. That’s his offensive lineman, that’s his bodyguard. That’s his three-time champion teammate, that’s his friend, that’s his brother from another mother,” said Rose.

“He’s back in the lineup and everything gets settled. The splash brothers get to run. Cuz you see Klay cut backdoor and get the layup,” he added.

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Clearly, Rose believes in Green’s impact being beyond the stat sheet. Moreover, he also cites how both Curry and Thompson benefit from having Green in the lineup.

In Conclusion

It seems like the timing of Draymond’s return to the Warriors could not be more perfect. With just 13 games left, Curry, Klay, and Green will look to win as many games as possible and improve their standing in the West. Moreover, their experience will also help to benefit the squad.

Winning in the playoffs requires experience. With Green back, the hopes of ‘Dub Nation’ are now stronger than ever. As long as the squad sticks together, picks up one another, and avoids injury, we could see another title going to Golden State. However, only time has the answer to the fate of the Warriors’ this season.