NBA: Top 10 interior defenders so far this season

Who's No. 1: Joel Embiid, Kevin Durant or Clint Capela?
Who's No. 1: Joel Embiid, Kevin Durant or Clint Capela?

#3 Draymond Green - Golden State Warriors

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The reigning Defensive Player of the Year is putting up another defensive season for the ages. His presence makes the switch-heavy Golden State defense tick, and he guards the paint with surprising efficiency for a thoroughly undersized forward/center.

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Green ranks 13th in the league in win shares and 3rd among centers. His presence restricts opponents to a paltry 43.8% field goal percentage, and he averages 1.3 steals and 1.4 blocks per game.

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Green's best defensive attribute is his ability to read opponents' attacking plays, act as a defensive quarterback and dictate the rest of the team on who to pick up, when to switch and how to best guard the Warriors hoop.

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