DRAYMOND GREEN’S absolute masterclass performance on defense against the LAKERS

Showing how Draymond Green does a little bit of everything defensively for the Warriors
#nba #basketball #goldenstatewarriors #losangeleslakers #draymondgreen

[@FenixReZ]

So the ONE time you’re not screaming and yelling in a video, you’re covering the player that screams and yells the most. This is good stuff

[@qwertyutopia4667]

He’s got quite a bit of positive knicks videos. Also a Wemby one

[@jameskim1505]

Totally makes sense 😂😂😂

[@jeremybrown9611]

When ya put it like that lol

[@ycho080]

He scared dray will put him on a chock hold

[@facilitator8322]

This is beautiful

[@kapembwasinyangwe]

Another thing i like about this guy, he docent try to be your friend with all the "Thanks for clicking on this video" "Give this video a like" "Dont forget to subscribe". He just comes, yells his stuff and abruptly leaves 😂

[@randylahey8207]

It's refreshing. If I want to subscribe, I'll do it. I don't need to be reminded every single time. Get to the point like AC...

[@newlife6265]

@@randylahey8207y’all making it a bigger deal then what it is. Your taking with out giving essentially

[@calzonelover3950]

DRAYMOND GREEN is the reason I am RECONNECTING WITH MY WIFE

[@indanekwaffles7074]

Quality comment right here! LoL!

[@supernotnatural]

HE IS THE REASON WHY MY WIFE IS PREGNANT

[@thicccorgi6187]

@@supernotnatural Congratz!

[@Youtube_Sucks_Eggs]

They say every therapist has been to therapy, I guess marriage counselors too!

[@UncleAnkfrays]

@@supernotnatural💀💀🤣

[@jamesbatcho]

This video should be projected on a big screen for Draymond's eventual retirement party.

[@Jive33]

Along with all the clips where he tries to injure players.

[@dangerzone3470]

⁠@@Jive33salty

[@jamesbatcho]

@@Jive33 Still bitter about '22 lol love it. :)

[@Jive33]

@@jamesbatcho What does ‘22 have to do with anything? I just dislike cheaters and players that are dirty. Draymond doesn’t cheat, but he sure as hell is dirty. He’s not the only dirty player in the league, but he’s the topic of this video, so that’s why I commented.

[@jamesbatcho]

@@Jive33 Well, Marcus Smart dove into Curry's legs and sidelined him for about a month, not even close to going for the ball.

[@pmneely63]

The ONLY reason the Warriors put up with his overblown tantrums, technicals, and ejections, are because of this superior defense effort. They know the details (and the rest of the league does too) that he covers for them, and why nobody has been able to replace that. Now, imagine how good that was 6-7 years ago when he was younger, running faster, etc. No wonder when coupled with 2 of the greatest shooters in league history, the Warriors were champions. And let's not forget, they were champs only 2 seasons ago.

[@Grievous_]

That’s why us Warriors fans try to CONVINCE other fans how important he is, the casual fan sees a player who’s always mad at refs and even his own teammates at times but what REAL fans see is a player who is the IDENTITY to a GREAT Warriors DEFENSE when they’re all defending at a high level which will ALWAYS led to wins!

[@dre32pitt]

Sure the effort is good.. Russell Westbrook gives high effort on defense, it doesnt make him a good defensive player (dude still gets caught on backdoor plays like he enjoys backdoor play).. it's his defensive IQ that separates Draymond from the rest.. He's like a Ronnie Lott or Palomalau, just playing centerfield and reading what the offense is doing.. The greatest defender of his generation.. Think KG, but in a shorter package (damn near the same wingspan though).. It's not sexy and unless you're a basketball nerd, people dont see the true value of Draymond.. They just see 'triple singles'... The earmark of a casual fan

[@pmneely63]

@@dre32pitt Had the extreme privilege to see Mo Cheeks when he got started (went to his first two games in Philly). Only 6-1, but a fierce, defensive point guard that actually guarded George Gervin as a rookie. He had some great games offensively from time-to-time, but he was so valuable to the Sixers 'cause of that defense. Was the coach on the floor with Doc, Moses, Toney, Bobby Jones...playing winning basketball doing the things that really help you win, not just score. Teammates know their value so well.

[@dre32pitt]

@@pmneely63 exactly.. I'd argue GPII is another one of those 'unsung' heroes.. with his tenacious defense.. defensive IQ.. and freakish ups (dude got some long ass arms as well, lol).. The littlest dude to effectively play the dunker spot ever, lol..

[@MrJSpicoli]

Every team in the NBA and their fans want him on their team at the same time that they cry.

[@arianh9380]

Draymond's importance to the warriors cannot be understated. His defense is elite!

[@paulnguyen6120]

Love him or hate him, DG is the product of great coaching, intelligence and high motor. Love to see heart and hard work pay off.

[@toddpacker1015]

He’s a disciple of the 2004 Pistons

[@user-tl9wj2dl5w]

heartbeat of the dub

[@thisguy8106]

Pre injury Klay's defense combined with Draymond's defense was the heart of their dynasty. It isn't Klays offense they miss the most, it's Klay being one of the best two way stars in the league that they miss.

[@NateT092]

Also when had iggy coming off the bench or added to the "death" lineup, great wing defender and was like another offensive facilitator on the court.

[@TheMissinLink]

Klay was a good defender. Iggy was an all time great wing defender. Add in KDs versatility and rim protection they were so damn tough.

[@Grievous_]

Wiggins is playing that role now on defense what pre injury Klay did, that’s why when a lot of people were calling for the front office to trade Wiggins I was MAD and I would’ve been PISSED if they actually listened to the fans and media, thank god they didn’t and kept Wiggins because he’s a top 5 defensive POA defender in the ENTIRE Nba!!!!! Wiggins defense is also what allows Draymond to make some of the crazy plays he does because he TRUSTS Wiggs to hold down the perimeter and somether them so he doesn’t have to worry about being the one to do it! And I know Klay isn’t the defender he was pre injury but he can stillhold his own against slower guys or guys with the same footspeed as him! Klay actually does a pretty good job on WING players rather guards because on average a Guard is quicker than Klay than a Wing player

[@docgrowsfood]

Remembering back when the Warriors had Bogut and Draymond defending the paint and were absolutely stifling opposing offenses at the rim. An often overlooked part of the Cavs 3-1 comeback in the 2016 finals was the injury to Bogut opened up the paint for Kyrie and Lebron to attack.

[@enderezjaroldadrian6865]

Never forget the greatest midrange scorer of all time Shaun Livingston, that's who they missed.

[@lastsinnersa8002]

Someone actually played defense in the NBA in 2024?! Madness!

[@Drogas3653]

They all do. Don’t be a casual.

[@JohnnyBananas7x]

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[@NealX_Gaming]

What I love about this, is that to the untrained eye, it looks like Draymond isn't doing all that much. Someone who doesn't understand NBA defense might look at him and go "but he's just standing there". But position and awareness is EVERYTHING on defense, and Draymond is always in the right place, and aware of the right things.

[@Jaegerminor]

Love this, it may seem simple but acknowledging good play gives much more credibility to calling out bad play in other videos.

[@asan7708]

He has plenty of these

[@artsXart]

Thank GOD someone other than me who loves the game and values great defense can see the legendary intelligence and special ability in Draymond's defensive posture. Draymond's presence is denying several easy baskets for 2 to 3 Lakers every other play. It is accumulative and can often make the difference between winning or losing the game.

[@2kolbe010]

As a laker fan, he id extremely valuable.. people disrespect dray like he is garbage or something. Dude os a HOF’er and one of best defenders of this era.

[@asan7708]

I don’t think anyone thinks he’s garbage he’s just really emotional. His game speaks for itself though.

[@newlife6265]

@@asan7708theirs a lot of casual fans think he doesn’t do anything

[@gfluvr]

@@newlife6265it really upsets me too bc people see his stats and think that’s all there is to a players game, when draymond does almost everything offensively and defensively that can’t be recorded on a sheet

[@newlife6265]

@@gfluvr exactly!

[@motorsport2k]

"THE" best of his Era.

[@JConabike]

You have established yourself as a legit badass with this video. The fact that you confess that drop coverage hurts you, but also admit he can do it anyway is just priceless. Huge fan. Would you like to be a guest on my podcast sometime?

[@Y-sq3xz]

I generally have a difficult time understanding basketball plays and breakdown videos, yet somehow this lunatic is actually educating me.

[@newlife6265]

It’s cause people know basketball but don’t know how to coach it or explain it. He does

[@Dashawn.B]

This guy must buy a new mouse everyday.

[@xavier02m]

Honestly this video should have a million likes..the breakdown of dray’s elite defense and recognition of his skill is amazing to listen to..my respect for draymond off the charts because of this video

[@jdeleon5816]

Dray is the heart and soul of the dinasty. Best defender of his generation and an excellent BBIQ and passer with a tenasious demeaner.

[@qbcomicaddict2590]

Lots of big words to misspell dynasty

[@KGzSUPREME]

@@qbcomicaddict2590has to be on purpose or not an native English speaker cause tenacious and demeanor are also misspelled lol

[@coo3ies266]

The words you used fit perfectly so I'm assuming you rushed this comment lol

[@emprrah]

You serious?

[@macnsteez3938]

DRAYMOND GREEN brings LIGHT into my WORLD

[@JohnnyBananas7x]

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[@JohnnyBananas7x]

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[@JohnnyBananas7x]

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[@Zynedify]

Surprised you didn't edit out 2:50 lmaooo genuine & authenticity at its finest

[@sydneydance]

I can’t wait for “Monty” to break down playoff games 😂 kind of happy to see him actually being satisfied with Draymond’s defence 😇

[@RaonakDM]

Best defender of this generation. It’s criminal that he only has 1 DPOY

[@judithpierre3925]

THANK YOU FOR HONORING DEFENSE AND ONE OF THE BEST TO DO IT; DRAYMOND GREEN!🫶🏾✌🏿🫶🏿🙏🤗🥰💥SUBBED!

[@NORGAARD44]

It's insane how much you can overlook previous indiscretions when someone shows pride and willingness in defence or a desire not to be rolled over, I'm on board

[@HKim0072]

He's been an upstanding citizen off the court. Dude is a crazy person on the court sometimes, but never to the level of a Kermit Washington or Ron Artest.

[@NORGAARD44]

@@HKim0072 to be totally honest mate I rarely pay attention to off the court, I'm just not massively interested but fully take your point and Yea, you're right, in comparison he's pretty tame, but in regards to the on court stuff, he's a clown show of late, I get it, I do, I understand his roll and effect, but I've no time for it it's not why I watch basketball, this breakdown of his recent performance though, that, all of that, I'm here for it, Competitive aggression is what's lacking so I'm all for that and respect his game

[@jimdolen225]

whenever I hear a "fan" of basketball say that Draymond is overrated because of his triple singles I immediately know they don't know the first thing about basketball. On both sides of the court he teaches a master class nightly.

[@jessISaRicePrincess]

Their personality might be not the most likeable but damn i love the defensive skills of draymond and gobert. Elite defensive specialists are an almost extinct creature in the nba

[@noahdragon777]

this video needs to be shared everywhere...the entire NBA needs to see this video so we can save the NBA because its going down hill super fast.

[@ThisChangeIsAwful]

the two pieces you made about this game together is absolute art

[@chuckcribbs3398]

Draymond is a great player when he can keep his emotions in check and not punch other players. He was a great player at MSU.

[@supernotnatural]

"Nurse, I need 2 doses of Draymong Green to avoid heart failure, quick!"

[@JuanHughJorgan]

That whole game was a master class by the Warriors. I wish they had been like this the entire season, but there is still hope to recover!

[@erichong4786]

Draymond Green is why babies exist.

[@iamtheonlywilly]

😂😂😂

[@nateschwartz8677]

Wtf I don't come to this channel for praise

[@cashuflakbreakdancer]

That's how you know the defense is awesome

[@iamtheonlywilly]

😂😂😂

[@thydevdom]

Draymond key is his positioning. He’s never more than a couple steps away from contention and knows who’s on the floor (aka who’s a threat and where). Master class on why he’s such an important part of the warriors still!

[@jyutzler]

It means the world to me for you to show positivity when it is deserved.

[@westcoast9285]

Wanna add on top of his elite defense and passing he also scored at a high level too. Making the lakers defense respect him.

[@elstcman5]

his ability to recognize what is a threat and what isn't a threat is so high level. he knows the personnel of the other team well and bets on their decision making every time, combining that with his athleticism to string together amazing defensive choices

[@prolific1518]

HOF defender that should have more DPOYs

[@samuelchoi7309]

Draymond is the heart of the Warriors. Period.

[@ItsBossMan]

His antics are the reason the Warriors or the 10th seed but man, I gotta admit this kind of effort 79 games into the season at 34 is special

[@brendan6704]

Draymond has been so crucial to the GSW success hes been such a great player in his career Its a joy to see Draymonds Transition defense, he gets mad because he cares so much

[@abnernyachiro6595]

Truly one of one. This is stuff you won't necessarily see in the boxscore

[@chasepalumbo2929]

Great breakdown

[@Rusrunning]

One of the greatest videos!!!

[@randomteacher6199]

Great video. Love the normal videos, but really like the positive videos. Good to have a balance of good and bad so we know what we are looking for when you discuss bad defense. If there are anymore guys that have good defense preferably Guard play like Jrue, post em!

[@pulp3215]

You are on the right track sir, keep putting vids out, love em.

[@deadhardy]

Draymond is the best defensive player of the past decade.

[@GodBlessGodBless1227]

This made me appreciate bro. Thanks for sharing.

[@Podstavlala]

Great video! Love points of emphasis you brought

[@FoxfireDraven]

A positive video, I had to click. Great insights!

[@dinodenodano]

Wait for the play-in game and 40 FTs for lakers

[@budgang3]

Right!

[@jeremybrown9611]

you'll get over it

[@newlife6265]

Maybe dont foul and shoot 40 plus 3s a game and you can get to the line too

[@dinodenodano]

@@newlife6265 Recent game (Minnesota @ LAL) : Minnesota had 39 3PA, 46 total rebounds (13 offensive) and 14 FTs. LAL had 31 3PA, 41 rebounds (10 offensive) and 32 FTs without LBJ playing. Cmon guys, stop this nonsense please! In a world of matchups that are good for LAL in terms of size (like Warriors lacking players to effectively match up with AD), Minnesota is the complete opposite and somehow, yet again, LAL gets ridiculous ref treatment.

[@budgang3]

@@dinodenodano 🧢

[@ryan_195]

This proves the hall of fame quality of Draymond Green. People think its all about flashy offense, but this is an amazing performance and impact a guy can have without needing to be a scoring powerhouse

[@Rusrunning]

Love this sm

[@SkunkFarmer420]

THIS is exactly what Klay meant when he told Dray that “we need you man” on Drays pod the other day

[@AidanArenas9]

It’s hilarious watching him have a breakdown watching people do this wrong but this is really good from a learning perspective to see how things should be done.

[@Meru112]

I love it when you’re positively critiquing and not screaming!!! Curious who you’d give DPOY to this year?

[@QGuides]

I love this fucking account so much

[@SqkTap]

watching Draymond Green in this game cleared up my pinkeye!

[@JCreole]

Positive comments….👍 good stuff. You are expanding your channel. Once NBA players hear about you they are going to start playing defense or be afraid of your wrath…😂

[@Jive33]

He’s done these positive videos before

[@WuntaykTimmy1]

It'd be cool to see you break down more defensive players over tha years 🙌🏿

[@joshuacabonce]

Great stuff

[@derekboath4409]

Great channel mate.

[@NateT092]

Warriors expessically during prime years where practically unbeatable when draymond was on his A game and bein a threat hitting shots. Like this game

[@ettanina2524]

Awesome video on def a lot of ppl don’t appreciate this stuff… is all about offense nowadays

[@Rusrunning]

SUBSCRIBED THIS CHANNEL IS GOLD

[@Rei-bg3rf]

Draymond as our help man is making hs the best defensive team in the NBA fs

[@user-yt4lf2mc1n]

Draymond is the same man that check the joker out of the west finals.

[@toopristineproduction]

great video

[@freewifi510]

we need this, good defense once a while equalizes all the terrible defenses

[@TheRbruin10]

A masterclass video? WOW now this is RARE. Threemond Green was on fire. If Draymond wasn't suspended in 2016, Warriors would of had that Championship in the bag EASILY.

[@lucaspiccart3783]

No way he just complemented DROP COVERAGE

[@insearchofYAH]

Dray is the exception to the rule lol. Haven’t seen many bigs being able to recover after they commit. Everyone can do it, it’s effort based.

[@Podstavlala]

Definitely subscribe after this

[@master_arhan0720]

bro please lebrpn and jj watch this guy!!!

[@Youtube_Sucks_Eggs]

Lol I hope they watch the one from yesterday about this game "DOES THIS GET TALKED ABOUT ON LEBRON'S STUPID POD WITH REDICK? 2 MORONS!" 😂

[@newlife6265]

Draymond stops plays before they even happen. Hedging, bumping the cuter, full fronting. It’s crazy the hate he gets (including from warriors fans) pretty much sayid he’s useless and doesn’t do anything. The lack of basketball iq from most fans is ridiculous. Great video!!

[@MrJSpicoli]

The modern day sports fan only knows how to repeat things they hear the talking heads say.

[@ThisChangeIsAwful]

i remember when he tried to play off Brown against the celts the way he played off Russel this game and it didn't go quite as well

[@tafadzwamanzini5463]

Can you analyse hartenstein on defense and why he affects his tram more than anyone else in terms of how much they concede. Why the defensive impact from a centre

[@ki001]

The man is the best Junkyard Dawg I have ever seen 😂😂😂

[@Billy.hoodoo]

Amazing video , you and dray would be great on a show together

[@jhoneygoddess]

Damn.

[@PLs379]

He's DPOY for a reason

[@blizzmontega7026]

Draymond green is 1 lf the best defensive players and has 1 of the highest basketball IQ all time in bith cases allt of ppl dnt understand how important green is to the success of steph curry and the warriors

[@larryzhang865]

forgot to cut out that part there AC but it’s ok we still love the videos

[@felipeparkinson2913]

Draymond defense is elite when he is at PF (even more than elite), he can do it really well at the C but now with TJD he can help from the weak side with more freedom cause TJD is protecting the rim.

[@coviloku7104]

we need 5 negative videos and 1 positive ratio

[@adityavarshney6690]

WAIT a positive... video?? Nani

[@zackwalsh964]

"draymond is never gonna get be beat backdoor" "rui hachimura's got him beat backdoor"

[@NealX_Gaming]

Also though, as a Warriors fan this vid is lowkey exposing how terrible the rest of our defense is, with everyone who is NOT Draymond getting beat by their man, missing communications, not sprinting back on D, and being slow to closeouts.

[@Beastmde_83]

Every Draymond Hater needs to see this video. His value to the team is all there, plus he's their enforcer....teams dont try those goofy ass antics with them like they try with other teams cause of Draymond

[@isaacg3175]

what's dray's wingspan?

[@DROCKx330]

Ayy yo dray and I got robbed you showed 3 blocks in this video! Why does his stat line only say 1? 🤔🤔🤔 I missed a parlay due to that

[@JustRed916]

WHILE HAVING BACK PAIN💀

[@GlennRiccobono]

If you have to make videos like this to give your voice a break and to feel like your mom should have given birth to you We're here for it 😂

[@VibesMercante]

There are two levels of nba defense 1. Masterclass, the reason why there is some hope for society 2. ABOMINABLE, the reason I threw away 5 YEARS OF MARRIAGE and left my wife HANDICAPPED

[@motorsport2k]

Draygod. KLAYMOND green

[@Twittchyy]

Darvin ham has wet dreams about draymonds defense

[@lilboyblue3000]

Finally, a video without yelling. I can listen without getting a headache.

[@Grievous_]

But the yelling is funny af 😂

[@semigeniusreally8988]

Almost every player in the league plays "two dimensional defense." Only Wemby and Dray take it to another dimension, Wemby for his size and athletic ability and Dray because of his Bball IQ and reaction time.

[@saphiyaaaa]

pleaase please do the suns vs clippers Tuesday's match 🙏

[@westcoast9285]

Draymond is gonna download KZbin plus so he can download/save this video.

[@berryesseen]

I don't care about Draymond Green. I'm here for listening to mouse clicks.

[@iamtheonlywilly]

Click. Tap. Click. Click. Click😂😂😂😂