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#2 Draymond Green pens long-term contract extension with the Warriors

Draymond Green has played a vital role in the Golden State Warriors' sustained period of success

After a sustained period of success, the Golden State Warriors have endured a turbulent summer. Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins moved on during free agency, while the Warriors also decided to trade Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston. However, the Warriors have now received a much-needed boost as Draymond Green has committed his remaining prime years to the franchise.

Green was taken as a second-round pick back in 2012, and the 29-year-old has excelled alongside Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. Widely regarded as the heartbeat of the team, Green has regularly contributed triple-doubles during the Warriors’ five straight trips to the NBA Finals. The shooting guard is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the league and is coming off a postseason campaign in which he averaged 13.3 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game.