Draymond Green film room: Breaking down his defensive stops | NBA Today

Draymond Green sits down with ESPN’s Doris Burke to explain how he’s become the driving force behind the Golden State Warriors’ NBA-best defense. Draymond looks at a bunch of plays like guarding Kevin Durant, playing against the Raptors and shutting down the Rockets.
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[@Kavon94]

I would listen to a Draymond Green defensive seminar all day long ng

[@shinobu37]

better than listening to max the trash and stephen trash smith

[@jay-jaypumatong488]

he'll be a great coach once he retires

[@Exp_Zeus]

Put me in!!

[@sportgod4573]

SWEAR

[@Netsfan24]

I love it when players break down film, wish I could see more of it like how the nfl does it

[@SplishMilos]

man we should have more content like this as opposed to fake narratives

[@lyricistproductions2174]

I miss Kobe

[@ryvenyesaya]

Couldn't agree more! But u know, those narratives brings them views soooo yea haha

[@ritzkola2302]

At least y’all get them. Good luck finding in Boxing. It’s 1000% narrative over there, if the fighter they don’t like is on top- which has been the case since Floyd took over the sport. All so they don’t have to give him his props.

[@neneshubby]

Say what you want about Draymon but dude knows the game. He’s a future coach.

[@AliMohamed-yq4wn]

Love that he was critical of himself for not getting the rebound.

[@ReelRonDog]

Exactly his IQ on the court is beyond insane. He takes accountability for all of his mistakes and even his teammates too but praises them when they fix their flaws. This is the type of leadership Lakers need from Bron. Not make excuses when they lose.

[@nathantomaneng7259]

Yup and hearing his reasoning for everything about that "mistake" he made. Like yeah, it's always a domino effect, and dray knows a few steps ahead what he needs to do for his team to defend and/or score a bucket.

[@demetriusmiddleton1246]

@@nathantomaneng7259 right! Like most people stop at the missed rebound. But he also sees the consequences and missed opportunities ahead.

[@dannyblau3850]

This definitely drives home or brings a light to A, how deep his knowledge of the game is, B, how good at understanding and implementing Defense is and C, the utter joy and love he has for defense in particular.

[@NBAgladiator]

I love how hype Doris is here. This video was so much fun to watch.

[@akinthegreat1722]

THIS IS THE COMMENT I WAS LOOKING FOR, it’s so refreshing watching people get as excited as I do watching draymond

[@Klocks420]

When Draymond called himself the best defender of all time...Idk if he's that but he's honestly not THAT far off. He's arguably the best defender of this era imo, just a very intelligent player.

[@johnjones-js7ed]

Draymond is one of the best defenders in this era and Iggy was one of the best in his era. The warriors defense was/is ridiculous. Draymond is so underrated , ppl say things like "steph is playing alone" etc. Like no...Draymond is a top 20 defender of all time, and also one of the best passing forwards of all time. Put some respect on his name.

[@jognfong8557]

@@YungPhilosopher Athletically speaking, those guys should be better, 2 of them are centers and Wilt is prob best freak athlete ever, Simmons is 6'9 and lengthy. In this era, i'll rather take Green with his intelligence on defense which will get all his teammates in position for a better team defense than Simmons who's just better cuz he's more athletic

[@MrHarshverdhan]

@@YungPhilosopher Ben lacks the heart. When he suffers on offence on those nights his defence gets weaker too. Draymond keeps grinding (and cover more positions plus sets team up as coach on floor)

[@hyem6263]

Its not whether its true or not, its about his passion and confidence in himself.

[@derictan12xx]

@@YungPhilosopher ben has so much talent it;s FRUSTRATING to see him be like this

[@sammieessien]

Draymond's intelligence on the court is unbelievable. He reads the game so well.

[@miggyalejandro]

Everybody saying Draymond getting triple singles but this dude knows basketball. He knows what the team needs from him and he does it a high level.

[@Sijan.G]

His biggest asset is not his physical built or gift but more so of his ability to read play and see it happen before it even take place and that is what makes him the best defender in the world

[@footballgodismessilouis5889]

Saw him successfully stoped the opponent’s fast breaks in a one vs 2 or 3 situation couple times, he just easily step in a right spot at the right timing, and his opponents’ number advantage disappears…he just understands the game so well

[@kobefonz]

You can tell this man is passionate at what he does. Talking about defense and making.plays for his teammates gets him super excited. That's Warriors Basketball for ya.

[@ethanrobbins1997]

Doris is one of the only people on ESPN who understands basketball.

[@Thekidisalright]

And doesn’t yell.

[@kibabalefobaki9725]

@@Thekidisalright throwing shades at Stephen A smith??🤣

[@ShermanSitter]

YES! I miss her (since her retirement) from the talking segments, but glad to see her coming back for these.

[@ShermanSitter]

I think she still calls games too though, so not really retirement. :)

[@rueservin]

Because she was a real Guard tho

[@OMGitsTerasu]

I think Draymond is top 5 defenders of all time.

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

Warriors' early success is both surprising and familiar. We did watch them make the Finals for 5 straight years winning 3. Could've been all 5 if they didn't disrupt the 96 Bulls' legacy and injuries.

[@sikanderdhaliwal8014]

FACTS!

[@laurafordemocracy]

I love this so much! Draymond should have his own breaking down film show!

[@jaybee5315]

Kinda like Kobe’s “Detail” but this time, breaking down defensive sets.

[@factsbro1130]

I like when players break down the game like this!

[@juliusperseus8612]

Draymond's passion on this end of the Floor is Fun to Watch, There's no one like Him right now in the NBA. *He's having as much Fun defending and passing* as the Splash Bros have fun Shooting the Ball. *That's HIS Stuff !* The Chances another Steph Curry like guy appear one day are low, But He will Need a Draymond like player with Him for sure. The chances these potential players both find themselves in the same team, in their prime at the same time, are almost non existent.

[@kevinjonesmusic]

I need more Draymond and Doris Burke talking basketball detail. Ros Gold and Doris Burke are my favorite veteran ladies that played the game that can articulate the game on a high level (with excellent communication skills) that should have more segments like this. You can tell Doris and Draymond were locked in on the subject matter.

[@arpeeph]

What I love about this is Dray even making a great play by blocking guys. He doesn't get to his head. He was even critical of himself that he failed to box out someone. WOW

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

Warriors actually being this good this early is surprising but also normal. Like they're not just being "lucky". This feels right. I didn't expect them to be #1. I thought 4 or 5. That looks to be the LA teams instead.

[@goldensniper8274]

Draymond Green is the Stephen Curry of defense he changed the way the defense is being played right now, and he is so versatile on the defense like Steph is versatile as a shooter

[@ciaojay7025]

Yea. I forgot which Memphis Grizzlies player said this but he said that Draymond Green made defense look cool

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

"Just play basketball don't overthink it"

[@priztucker]

2:41 Look at the score. Main thing here is even though they're up he's still committed to playing D🔥

[@biggatorbossman1911]

nothing like seeing a master describe their work

[@kidjiujitsu]

Been waiting for this video. Defensive superstars deserve way more attention then they get. And Draymond is the best of them all. His IQ is number 1 on the defensive end. There is no equal.

[@jasbb2]

Doris is actually a very underrated analyst herself. She really knows the game much better than even some of her male counterparts. This was a good pairing

[@mikemuponda1781]

For all the hate he is incredibly smart, probably the smartest defended in the nba.

[@MysticMech]

DEFENSE wins rings!!! Warriors defense can be elite, at times. D. Green is the key reason!

[@HKim0072]

Still remember when the Ws were tanking in ‘11-12 because they only kept the pick 1-7 or Utah would get the pick. (I believe this is the pick the Ws gave for Marcus Williams! to the Nets who traded it for Deron Williams.) Everyone was excited to get Harrison Barnes and a big man prospect, Ezeli. Draymond was an afterthought. Just remembered he was a slight Lu overweight tweener from MI State.

[@Bret_Frost]

the heart and soul.. this aint LA.. we actually built a culture

[@goldensniper8274]

This Warriors Dynasty team was so great on both ends people will be talking about this team like they talk about the Bulls, this team will go down as one of the most legendary and dominant teams in the history if not the most dominant.

[@rrogers2370]

He beat those up after film.

[@hamzaniazi9186]

never seen a man talk about defense with such happiness xd

[@RiusFranco]

I.T Back in NBA uniformity dropping something 🎶🔥

[@YanYanHeungWing]

I need more. We need more.

[@travisrichmond905]

Love to hear the thinking process of great thinkers.

[@heymanhn]

Yo ESPN, make more of these. It's not hard. People gonna watch.

[@jdavis3259]

And Not Only Draymond's Defense but guys like Wiggins,Looney, Toscano-Anderson,Iguodala, Payton ll but let's not also forget about Klay Thompson's defense as well and plus the improvement of Curry's defense as well

[@martianme9482]

This is good content. . . Keep doing more like 👍

[@PTCAL]

Him and lonzo ball is the real defensive player genius. you wont see in the stat sheet what their doin but it translates to winning.

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

So many games will get postponed. Like how can people be excited about the Lakers vs. Nets game on Christmas if at least half the roster from each team is missing?

[@EshockT]

He was right and he is the defensive goat.

[@thej1615]

Soundtrack at end kinda fire

[@pacinorules752]

This was good. Love Doris.

[@KunalSethi98]

Can we please get more content like this instead of people arguing and talking?

[@Pont3ll]

And they won the chip!

[@onson]

good content

[@1BlackParade]

I like Dray

[@assohserge7252]

I love Doris Burke

[@heymanhn]

Get a Doris Burke film breakdown segment on NBA Today

[@petervelez4532]

Love him but needs to be able to hit a consistent floater and jumper from midrange plzzzz

[@asalazar]

MORE episodes like this and not the trash we’ve been watching

[@joshuamata900]

Man if there's a draymond green iq training, id bet my one year salary just to attend 😆

[@ignorethismessage3424]

man i used to think this guy was a goofball but hes honestly smart af

[@kwiechufithu]

Me want more Doris Burke's contents.

[@samuelthe13]

Draymond handles the defense and curry the offense

[@christianwibowo6420]

u got a defender & playmaker in draymond, steph dray and klay are destined to complete each other

[@DynamicAero]

I'm not saying Draymond Green can read the court like LeBron, but when I hear Dray break down plays like this it reminds me of watching LeBron call out defensive schemes of teams he's playing against. His brain reminds me of KG, of Rodman, of true savants that know everything about the court at all times and can do calculations in their head like a supercomputer. The greatest defender of this generation by far.

[@manteyferdinand]

DPOY

[@redundantpancake]

I need a Draymond jersey

[@SULLY937]

Nvr trade Green that would be a catastrophic mistake

[@reginaldroberts2430]

Golden State needs Wiseman to shadow Draymond and Iggy and soak up that knowledge and be the best he can be. He surrounded by Championship DNA and Basketball IQ his time is coming. Strength in Numbers, Lets Go Warriors

[@silverpug8392]

Dbest

[@anthonybanks1948]

I’m not goin lie everybody even the real Warriors fans was looking at that Green contract as the worst on the league I’m glad he worked his way back…no more triple singles

[@watdafuk21]

They need to do Lbj IQ and longevity, the man is in his 19th year and still putting up prime numbers. Definitely the GOAT 🐐

[@Prakash_4444]

Whole heartedly agrees 🤷🔥

[@YanYanHeungWing]

Can you invite Gobert for this?

[@MIDNightPT4]

Draymond think he nice

[@funvidist]

I think the scariest part about the warriors is that klay isn’t even back yet

[@yuvraj94]

PLEASE. SHOW. MORE CONTENT. LIKE THIS. PLEASE. No one and I mean absolutely no one wants to hear fake trades and what Stephen A thinks about Lebrons tweets

[@dinomahmutovic3649]

triple single

[@leighbotts9694]

Casual

[@wiz_dropbomb2134]

Only 4 minutes.

[@deltamike3675]

MALIKA ANDREWS > Rachel Nichols

[@Ahinahina]

ESPN needs more stuff like this and less Steven A. and his big mouth

[@Gd-jq6mz]

Sorry Rudy but you don't deserve DPOY

[@davyjoneslocker4859]

He shouldn't win anymore for his career niggas be exposing him on the perimeter during prime time

[@adidasboy3207]

Davy Jones Locker yeah even ben simmons deserve it more... honestly if warriors stays at top 2, they must hand draymond the dpoy period.

[@davyjoneslocker4859]

@@adidasboy3207 I thought Ben should've gotten it last year too but yeah should gsw finish up there defensively then dray will most likely win

[@jamesbondlegal2g564]

🍿👤

[@phila3494]

IF GOBERT GETS DPOY OVER DRAYMOND WE RIOT

[@blanefulkerson8903]

Dpoy

[@timothy1949]

plays like trash without klay kd and curry and act like goat when curry is back and playing at mvp level...happens in the office all the time 😂

[@denigster]

fake malica and slimy doris

[@S1MONPHOEN1X]

Green overrated, he gets away with fouling way too much.

[@Klocks420]

Definitely not overrated bro. A lot of NBA fans don't even understand what makes him so good in the first place lol

[@S1MONPHOEN1X]

@@Klocks420 lemme correct myself. Defensively he's overrated. He gets away with fouling way too much. He's really good on offense.

[@Klocks420]

@@S1MONPHOEN1X I disagree, Draymond is one of the best defenders of all time. Offensively he's a very good passer and he reads the game at a high level but is also a notoriously subpar scorer. His defense is gonna get him to the Hall of Fame tho, thats what people will remember about him. Dude is lockdown

[@bernalmike5852]

go get a job, u dont understand basketball

[@maplenerd22]

You should stick to video games, because you're clueless about basketball.

[@JoeMama-tl4tr]

So he’s gonna win DPOY because his teammates play great defense? How about the legit best defender? Definitely wouldn’t be Draymond

[@leighbotts9694]

He’s gonna win DPOY because he’s the best defender in the league. Giannis and Gobert are bigger and thus better rim protectors but they can’t guard guards. Draymond defends all 5 positions as an undersized defender and he’s a savant when it comes to reading and calling out plays.

[@gbone1812]

It's about time someone showed Draymond Green his respect

[@chickenfawk236]

DPOY

[@robrig55]

Very underrated. You wont see him much on the stat sheet such as blocks/steals.

[@wattpad3094]

Two type of good players. Those that carry the team and obviously show up on stat. The other just make everyone better everytime they step on the floor. Hence their stats are shared with the teammates.

[@robrig55]

@@wattpad3094 worth pointing out though that just because a player can stat pad, it doesnt mean he's about winning. A good player can play for himself while a great one plays to win and would be willing to play within a strategy either as the scorer, screener or decoy

[@Zenzx30]

I'll choose draymond green's triple double over russ 3ple double

[@eciohc75]

@@Zenzx30 or even triple single at times.

[@MyMiniMovieMagic]

When Doris ask Dray if this team is a Championship Contender at the very end....the energy and enthusiasm with which he responds tells you more than any words could actually say. Scary.

[@johnlennonlxz]

that gives me chill!

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

Draymond for DPOY

[@brandonyee4119]

Doris Burke is an absolutely underrated basketball mind.

[@Demarcus925]

Us defensive players loved every second of this

[@bekirakar6013]

It's freakin' absurt that he knows the game that fundamentally, like in his core. Just amazing

[@patsayjack402]

Studying Draymond Green's game is one of the best things you can do to improve your basketball knowledge. He exposes a lot of low iq fans by them thinking he isn't a great player. That's one of my favorite things about him. He's a great litmus test for understanding the game.

[@MarkCerbo]

Draymond Green future TV analyst,. If Chuck retires he’s got that chair already.

[@bwmertz]

One of the most intelligent players in the NBA. No one is better at reading the floor on defense, and he is elite level at reading the floor on offense. He understands what's happening on the court, instantly, while chasing guys down or backpedaling against a fast break, assesses the entire floor, and puts himself in position to impact the game. People give Draymond credit for his heart and his toughness, but too many folks sleep on his genius level situational awareness. Dude is a savant.

[@kruyukkruyuk143]

Simply a genius, on and off the court!!

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

I guess Warriors and Suns starting fast really matters because they have a cushion they can use in case 💩 hits the fan. Early bird catches the worm. Every team may end up dealing with this outbreak.

[@lisabello9678]

This is the content I wanna see more of, I love to learn about the game of basketball, so this was dope

[@50CeNTTTTT]

I just love it when I get that pop up saying "Someone has liked your comment" or "Someone has subscribed!" 🎄Merry Christmas!🎄🎁🎈🪅❤!.

[@thekanthalkid4273]

Could go down as the best defensive player of all time.

[@myopinionmatters4618]

We bacc baby can’t be stop golden state 2.0

[@gabbysherman9430]

Lol.. Hey James

[@gabbysherman9430]

How are you doing today? I'll like to know you better..

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

Lakers lose Russ and Avery to health and safety protocol? Already without Dwight, THT, and Monk. I guess whoever doesn't catch COVID around April through June wins it all.

[@flashyflash7152]

Even all healthy, Lakers looked to be trash. 3 superstars barely scraping together wins is terrible. Everyone that thinks they're just going to flip a switch when going against the top teams is delusional.

[@davidl.7027]

Bro the lakers so far are not contenders with or without covid.