While Draymond Green may not dominate defensively the way he once did, he continues to serve as the backbone of the Golden State Warriors on that end of the floor, as noted by Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic.
Green played in 68 games this season, providing consistency and leadership for a team that frequently dealt with injuries and lineup changes. His presence helped stabilize the defense, even when the roster was stretched thin.
Looking ahead to the postseason, the Warriors veteran forward stressed the importance of discipline and attention to detail on defense.
“You gotta be locked in, number one,” he said. “I think these will be very detailed game plans. The guys you want shooting, you’ve got to have them shooting. You’ve gotta stay locked in on your defensive responsibility.
“You can’t have defensive lapses. There’s just no space for defensive lapses in playoff games, man. So I think it’s a matter of everybody understanding what the game plan is and accomplishing it.”
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