Power Forward: Draymond Green
Week Averages: 16.5 points, 10.8 rebounds, 8 assists and 2.5 blocks
Stephen Curry might be the Golden State Warriors seem unstoppable but what makes the Warriors tick is the fire and heart of their power forward Draymond Green. It is a well-known fact across the league that Green is the heart and soul of the Warriors.
At 6’7” Green is ideally built for a shooting guard or small forward. However, he plays the power forward and often times the center when Golden State play small. It's his ability to shut down big men at his height that allows the Warriors to be so lethal when they play their small line-up.
It’s not only his defence but also his well-rounded game that puts the Warriors in positions to win. In this week's four games, Green almost averages a triple double. He even recorded one against the Portland Trailblazers on Sunday with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.
When the team's home winning streak was snapped against the Boston Celtics, he filled up the stat sheet with 16 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals. The triple-double against Portland was his 13th for the season, only behind Russell Westbrook’s 17.
With the likes of LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant around, Draymond Green might not make it to the First team All-NBA but he certainly deserves that honor. There’s a popular saying going around and it’s true that Curry is the league’s MVP and Green is the Warriors’ MVP. Green’s entry was much awaited in the NBA Dream Team of the Week. Prior to him, Giannis Antetokounmpo was a regular at the Power Forward for his versatility at 6’11”.
Highlights from Green’s triple-double against Portland:
