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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 26: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the first half of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Chase Center on November 26, 2021 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 26: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the first half of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Chase Center on November 26, 2021 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Draymond Green recently has been the key reason why the Golden States Warriors‘ defense is remarkable this season. His most recent performance is just the testimonial for this. The 31-year-old power forward has been playing at an elite level on both ends of the floor, leading the Warriors to an impressive 27-21 record. And recently Green made a very bold claim relating to Michael Jordan, that has set his fans in frenzy.?
Green?s performance this season cannot be overstated. With an average assist of 8.3 per game, Green has proven to be a massive reason for the Warriors? exceptional season. He has averaged 1.7 steals and 0.7 blocks per game and has an excellent defensive rate of 100.1.?
Draymond Green: an exceptional performer this season
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One of the most praised skills of Green?s recent performance is how he can change his game and elevate just when he needs to. In a recent match against the Memphis Grizzlies, Green put up a triple-double – he scored eleven points, dished out twelve assists and grabbed twelve rebounds. He also had three steals and two blocks in the game, helping the Warriors secure a crucial win.
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May 11, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates against the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Green’s performance against the Grizzlies was just one of many standout performances this season. In a game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Green recorded a season-high 19 assists, becoming the first player in NBA history to record 15 or more assists and no turnovers in multiple games in a single season.
Draymond Green has been putting an exceptional impact on the offense of the Warriors as well. He has been very keen to make just the right passes when the team needs them and is a major reason for the team?s success this season.?
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Green claims to be Michael Jordan
Recently on the Draymond Show, Draymond Green is seen talking to WNBA legend Candace Parker, where he claims to be Michael Jordan himself. He says, ?You are a Michael Jordan fan? I am him at Dominos,? at which Candace shakes her head, apparently not understanding him completely. Green continues, ?Michael Jeffery Jordan, Chicago Bulls number 23. Him at basketball, I am him at Dominos.?
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In what appears to be a banterful exchange between Candace Parker and Draymond Green, Parker replies, ?Are you him in the 80s? Cuz you could be him in the 80s and you are not gonna win.? Green also replies by issuing a playful warning to Parker.
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