How Will We Remember Draymond Green’s Legacy? | The Ringer

The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann takes his signature deep dive into Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green. He breaks down how Green became a dominant force on the defensive end of the floor, how he fit into the Warriors' historic offenses during their championship runs, and how he continues to shape his legacy during the next part of his career.
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[@topfive_sports]

"Inefficient offense only creates a huge problem when it's paired with poor awareness of identity" I love that.

[@usr2842]

topped off with a perfect shot of Westbrook bricking a pull up

[@topfive_sports]

@@usr2842 😅

[@Trimega01]

This is what Siakam is struggling with right now.

[@scarfaceXX2]

ie. westbrook

[@rioluo1563]

Draymond isn’t just “inefficient”, he’s somewhat of an offensive black hole for the warriors. I don’t think people realize how many big men in this league would die for a chance to play as Steph currys screen setter. Draymond literally gets left wide open to do whatever he wants when teams trap curry off every pick and roll. We’re not asking draymond to go get the ball and cook someone on an iso here. We’re asking him to have the slightest confidence to occasionally attack the rim strong or make a few 3’s with LITERALLY NOBODY around him.

[@Pau1danelli]

I'm gonna need you to make all of The Ringers videos.

[@igethighhighhigh]

Rssss

[@ssojyeti2]

Facts bro

[@andrewcho8416]

t@@igethighhighhigh i

[@SwayTp]

Ageeed

[@passiveaggresiverussian7034]

KOC makes great videos too

[@jcguevara92]

Great insight by Mr. Dime Drop himself! Count me as deeply appreciating Dray. Using "Thinking Basketball" terminology, I feel like he's a catalyst and ceiling raiser for a team rather than a floor raiser. When people reason, "put him on a team by himself and he's nothing," it miscasts his capabilities and what makes him a great team player.

[@oludipebolusere6085]

I love this comment

[@rtmordecai1]

Even as a Lebron fanatic, when I hear people call Dreymond overrated I immediately know they don’t understand the game.

[@yoda112358]

Dray is a force multiplier. But multiply zero by five and it's still zero.

[@jcguevara92]

@@yoda112358 I hear ya. And in acknowledging that he's a force multiplier, we acknowledge that his value isn't in raising a team's ability from zero, but amplifying a team's winning ability to even higher heights.

[@letstalk140]

U watching rusty buckets to much

[@kokopuffs123]

That pass at 5:51 is mindboggling. Draymond sends a perfect bounce pass before Steph even starts his cut back

[@roryschmidt5776]

Him and steph can read each others minds at this point

[@NaoufalKadhom]

Agreed - I replayed it about 5 times before continuing the video.

[@mariosbatsis1350]

that is a great pass, it is actually a "play" from the triangle offense and it is called "blind pig"

[@trevorrapp7227]

Great finish by Steph too

[@kevindlv]

that was the one that made me go 'holy shit'

[@BoogiePrimos]

Such a perfect chance to start it off with the song “forgot about Dre”

[@chriswilliams6659]

dmca is on ass

[@tragicjackson811]

Rightttt

[@anshgombar7173]

😂

[@brianscalabrine2225]

Fuck you're right

[@sirsmokealot705]

It’s the ringer

[@dtnewera9482]

People forgot that he was a second round pick. Incredible career given he wasn’t picked early. As a lifelong warriors fan I never would have imagined this success.

[@johnmacdonald7372]

One of the most unique and under appreciated players in NBA history. While he undoubtedly benefitted from playing with Steph and Klay, you’d be an idiot to not realize how much THEY have benefited from playing with him.

[@karimqk1895]

Preach

[@torachan23]

How exactly did they benefit from playing with him, to the point where he could be considered a major part of the team?

[@yd856]

Tora Chan in 2016 they had the first ranked defense with him on the court and 28th with him off. He also led the team in assists. As the primary defender and playmaker I’d argue him over Klay that season simply because of Klay’s lack of versatility.

[@TK-ev]

@@torachan23 the box scores would let you believe it was up for question when it is undeniable what he presented on the court

[@devn266]

well, I mean.. part of the reason it has been EXTREMELY difficult for teams to replicate the warriors offense & offensive efficiency in any way is because finding players like Draymond is very difficult. Most of the players in the NBA are all about me, me, me. Draymond was drafted 2nd round, and he knew from day, if he put his work ethic into getting elite at everything other players couldn't be bother to do.. he would find a spot on the team and help them win bc it allowed him to embrace his role 100%

[@yahshgarcia3689]

babe wake up j kyle mann just posted

[@alexmlieczko929]

FACTS

[@adamsdwyer]

For real for real

[@eliglickman7039]

The video all Draymond stans have been waiting for

[@ThePartarar]

There’s a difference between being a Draymond stan, and understanding his irreplaceable importance ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@weeniehutjr.3152]

All 3 of them

[@chongyaolim3011]

yessir

[@wardellstephencurryjr.7688]

im a warriors fan, Draymond is one of my favorite players in the history of the NBA, and he should be remembered as one of the greatest defensive players of all time (top 10 all time)

[@wardellstephencurryjr.7688]

even top 5

[@relaxing.minecraft]

Honestly, for me, your unbiased opinion on Draymond Green determines whether you understand basketball a lot. 🤷‍♂️

[@Dyldogssaf]

I personally think Draymond is great and in his prime a Floor spacing dpoy who can defend almost all players in the league

[@ericlytle2209]

It’s like a litmus test of basketball IQ lol, if you think he’s garbage you don’t understand basketball

[@RKM_DarKo]

"He could take a charge on a statue" lmao thats a great line.

[@hume7657]

I'll remember Green dropping 32 points, 15 boards and 9 assists (with 2 steals; 6/8 from three) in the Game 7 they lost to the Cavs. He's rightly remembered for the Game 5 suspension, but he definitely showed out when the entire season came down to a single game. Both Steph and Klay struggled that night, and Draymond kept them in the game.

[@lebarbosa9778]

To let Green beat them was the Cavs gameplan. Stats don't tell the whole story

[@thunderb00m]

Hmm, see cavs wanted to lock Stephen and klay, and they were going to live with draymond scoring on them. Granted its no easy feat to drop 32 in a game 7. But if he was the kinda guy to take over when needed warriors would have won easily. Don't get me wrong, I love his game, but I'm sure even he realized that its not something in his skillset so he went and got KD

[@TK-ev]

@@lebarbosa9778 That's what he often did when they won pre KD when Steph and Klay struggled. Had Iggy not been blocked Dray is getting serious consideration for FMVP

[@brennomachado5585]

@@lebarbosa9778 i'm pretty sure the cavs were not counting on him shooting 6/8 from three. That is as perfect as it could be for anyone playing a finals game 7. Even if the cavs wanted him to shoot, he did more than what he was supposed to. If that Kyrie ball did not go in, we would be talking about one of the biggest performances surprises of so long. And he would, deservedly, have a FMVP.

[@lebarbosa9778]

@@brennomachado5585 yes. I agree with everything but the FMVP.

[@bendanzig1]

"He flops more than Quibi" Damn shots fired lol

[@thie9781]

If Quibi is still alive at the moment he says this, then it is definitely dead now.

[@sulley119]

I think my favorite way to describe Draymond is that he’s a ceiling raiser. He won’t raise the overall level of your team to the playoffs if you’re like a 12th seed but if you’re a top 3 team, he’ll help you get to the top

[@verward]

he's a hunting horn main.

[@christiangloveralfonso5814]

One of the best expositions on Draymond I've seen. The dude is a HOF role player if thats even possible to conceive. Breaks the mold and is just a winner and a tactician.

[@hopoff9968]

Role player doesn't do him justice, at some point if you get good enough at your role you become more than just a role player and Draymond reached that point('17 DPOY)

[@jordanharris3358]

Why can’t you be a star without scoring?

[@christiangloveralfonso5814]

@@jordanharris3358 I think it comes down to however you define the word 'star'

[@wiggyj5795]

16 draymond was a top 7 player in the nba

[@markmaniagaming5411]

@@wiggyj5795 no

[@janthilakawardana5544]

Man, the way Kyle combines those eloquent words with the beats and video style...it’s just visual poetry bro. I wish we got weekly videos

[@bruhmoment_79]

I think he's gonna be amazing as a coach someday

[@jhrtss]

Definitely 💯. as long as he doesn't fight any assistant coaches GM's or trainers. (Just a joke I'm the biggest Draymond fan in the world)

[@josepharmstrong1531]

*broadcaster

[@gadoofy5850]

or a great analyst

[@gibran6190]

@@jhrtss He should kick them in the nuts instead, assert his dominance.

[@themetalpig7613]

Draymond wasn't a beneficiary of the talent and system around him in Golden State. He was an ingredient that allowed that talent to blossom and the system to be implemented. Without him, the Warriors dynasty doesn't happen.

[@thomasdavis4533]

FACTS

[@natutz]

I’m not even a fan of Draymond, but if you really know basketball. You know he is great. Casuals will remember him as a Dork, but I will remember him as high-IQ guy. A guy who understands the game.

[@imacomedian980]

Dudes still a clown lol

[@yeetusbeetus4950]

@@imacomedian980 obviously but he is a certain talent

[@letstalk140]

Dre on other teams is not the dre we know today

[@slappyslapstick4045]

Don't be ridiculous. Draymond is hardly "great."

[@crablord7934]

@@slappyslapstick4045 he's one of the best supporting players in league history. I think that's pretty suitable for greatness.

[@chromeantennae]

Came back to appreciate this great video and Draymond's greatness in light of him getting his 4th ring with the Golden State dynasty!

[@odompiano]

The play at 8:36 is such a perfect embodiment of Draymond's game and his role in the Warriors offense.

[@karimqk1895]

That shit is ridiculous and yet fantastic intelligent basketball

[@ryanscanlon9157]

For me: your opinion on Dray shows me if you know basketball or not. He has an elite basketball IQ, great defender, and was the lead facilitator of probably the best offensive teams in NBA history (led GSW in assists 2015-2019). Don't overthink it.

[@oludipebolusere6085]

Great defender? Me thinks elite

[@Stefansrb369]

Bcs of his great situation and teammates,he overachieved. I respected him more years before,but he kept quiet when he was on his own . On other teams he would be on the bench. Awesome defender,solid passer,very versatile. But without GS system and teammates,he would be a better D weaker O Kyle Anderson,at best. Situation made him.

[@KunalSethi98]

Facts

[@jasetran2186]

@@Stefansrb369 His Defense and energy will be huge for any team that has him, and he's got really high IQ with all his reads. If anything, he's more like a poor man's Lebron or Jokic. You will find a lot of success running a system of read and reacts with cutters and shooters through them

[@J_Dub25]

Facts

[@aarond1965]

“The idea of Being in the right place at the right time is contingent on a person’s ability to realize where they are & possessing the ability to seize that opportunity.” ⬆️

[@advithvashist9889]

Love it

[@dfrnt_hues]

Kyle Mann analyzing my favorite player on the Warriors. This is heavenly

[@Gab-es9cm]

That was great - good solid content

[@dhdhdhrrr]

One of the greatest complimentary players of all time

[@dhdhdhrrr]

@@markestevenfederis1614 that’s why I said COMPLIMENTARY🙄🙄I never said he would be out there dominating the game without steph and klay, do you not understand what complimentary means? Jesus

[@baseballpimp1910]

@@markestevenfederis1614 eh your kind of right that Kerr would have had a way harder time coaching without his stars but regardless Kerr is a great coach and basketball mind. He took over for Mark Jackson who had two of the best shooters ever playing fucking iso ball with one of the worst efficiencies in the league and Kerr installed an offense that took full advantage of Curry and Thompson’s skills. Without Steve Kerr Curry and Klay would have wasted their primes playing a style of offense that wouldn’t have fully utilized their off ball skills. Mark Jackson instilled defensive toughness into the warriors but that was about it. Kerr created an offense that got the most out of his stars unique skill sets and he encouraged Steph Curry to become the off ball monster that he is today. Curry might not have become that same unique MVP talent without Steve Kerr. Curry can play iso ball just like Kyrie and Dame and he can play off ball just as good as Reggie Miller and Ray Allen and he wouldn’t have realized that other side to his game without Kerr. Y’all need to give Steve Kerr the credit he deserves.

[@thrice5310]

@@markestevenfederis1614 lmao this statement is stupid. Losing 3 allstars is probably the worst thing that could happen to a team. Heck, The Cavs lost 2 Stars and became trash too. Give me a team that lost 3 stars and still a contender then maybe your statement wasn't that stupid at all

[@baseballpimp1910]

@@markestevenfederis1614 oh my bad didn’t realize Kerr was supposed to win another championship with a g league level roster last year. And even though that warriors team was pretty bad, they got better as the year went on and had a few big wins over the rockets and beat the nuggets one game as well. The warriors players improved a lot as they figured out that complex system. Are you too stupid of a fan to see the impact Kerr had on this organization when he finally created an offense that got the most out of Curry Klay and Draymonds skills? There isn’t a coach in the league that would have done any better with that warrior roster last year and I hope your smart enough to remember that Curry was hurt for the large majority of the year.

[@ketsays8865]

@@markestevenfederis1614 I mean whose team would win losing 3 of their best players? Smh

[@ESadlerFan1]

I love Draymond, he's such an impactful player. I think too many people just look at points and decide how good a player is, so his standing suffers. I feel like on defense he was the engine that drove everything, especially with the small ball line-up. Watching him play is great.

[@jasperbrooks4938]

I see Dray as the ultimate role player. He's specialized his place in the warriors so much that in the system he's an all star and without him their offense and defense drops. Being hyper-aware of his role has helped him elevate the team and though there isn't one big stat to look at that he's elite at, he's at least a little bit impactful in every way.

[@infinitetundra]

“Forgot about Dray” opportunity missed.

[@Half_Centaur]

Exactly. How is that even possible?

[@jacobstevens8519]

i think he referenced it in the thumbnail "forgot about draymond"

[@darnwarn]

I've always liked Dray. He's the hoppers perfect army knife. Silently kill your whole team and you don't notice until you're watching tape. People still don't know.

[@jordandwiggins1026]

I remember Draymond tearing my blazers apart in the WCF 2 years ago. He’s the kind of player you hate if he’s an opponent but you’d love him if he was on your team.

[@nicklrrueckert]

truly the heart of the warriors. may be my cliff to die on but without dray warriors wouldnt be close to the same

[@bofuthereturn]

he will always be remembered as that triple single guy on the warriors

[@rossjn9885]

Draymond will be a Hall of Famer for sure. Similar to how we remember Dennis Rodman's impact on winning we will also see Draymond.

[@Pimping9167]

Nope

[@TK-ev]

@@Pimping9167 yep. One of the smartest players in the league. It only takes a pair of eyes to understand without Draymond no multiple time top 5 defense, no,73 wins, no Rockets comeback and 2016 game 7 would've been a blowout - or ended with him winning finals MVP if they actually won

[@bmebuzz8718]

@@Pimping9167 lesser players have been made HOF

[@frankm5267]

true but Draymond maybe better than Rodman

[@bmebuzz8718]

@@frankm5267 nahh Rodman had super human rebounding with his defense

[@pascalrouen]

As someone who has watched probably close to 80% of all Warriors games from 2014-2021, I can say with certainty that Draymond Green is one of the greatest role / supporting players of all time. It's every minute of every game, every season. Constant relentless defensive, seeing the floor and always making the right play, setting up the offense, chasing every loose ball, and playing perfectly into the Warriors system and the offensive onslaughts of Steph and Klay. He has as much a role in Steph and Klay's career performances (single game 3 pt records, Klay's 37 in a quarter and 60 in 29 minutes) and all of their Finals runs and championships as they themselves do. When he retires, he deserves to be mentioned with the all-time great supporting players such as Pippen, Bowen, Rodman, Ginobili, Duncan, Stockton, Kidd, Baylor, Oakley, Grant, etc. Without a doubt HOFer and retired jersey.

[@reginerdtv]

DPOYmond is my favorite player in the league, and will go down as a top 3 all time favorite player of mine. He's so unappreciated by the folks who think they know basketball. Great video.

[@kobe2curry4rose1]

The greatest all around utility player of this era. Passing, defense, and rebounding all at an elite level.

[@nathanielmoore4989]

Draymond is one of those players that just gives support to other players. He’s the anchor. He’s was the second playmaker on the warriors. While everyone looks at Stephen Curry people forget to look at Draymond. His play style may not be flashy but he impacts the game in enormous ways.

[@firstnamelastname-up6ni]

@@vincentzhao8147 not only is draymond the primary playmaker, he and kerr are the reason steph and klay are who they are. Steph and klay were already talented, but were stagnant with the outdated offense mark jackson tried to run.

[@thewholetruth34]

Paying $20mil a year for a glue guy like draymond is what makes him way overrated

[@ceelost1752]

draymond isnt simply a glue guy, hes a defensive anchor and a high IQ playmaker. Every contender in the league would pay him 20m/yr

[@someguy315]

@@thewholetruth34 I'd pay 20 mil for his defense alone. Guess how much they pay Rudy gobert? He doesn't even create as many opportunities in offense like draymond does.

[@nomooon]

@@someguy315 20 mil for 2 peak years probably. Draymond's defense is heavily reliant on awareness and stamina. Unlike Gobert who is always going to be tall, Draymond's awareness and stamina can sharply decline like how Joakim Noah fell.

[@zylianari8556]

he's a high energy motor of a team, the type of player that says "just do your thing, i'll handle the dirty work"

[@Drakshl]

Another aspect of his defense often overlooked is how well he controlls his team. You watch him out there and he is using body language or straight up commands to order the less observant, less defensively gifted members of his team into the right spots. He gives them enough direction to help them improve defensively aswell

[@braddegarmo1165]

As a Michigan State fan we knew he was great but it was hard to explain why. He just brings a fire and intelligence to the court like no one ever has.

[@billyfresh23]

i always will say that he was the second most important person to the warriors dynasty behind steph

[@chy42079]

Dray has always been a special player. He’s that guy making his team click without scoring. I say he is the Dennis Rodman of the warriors. Agree with everything you said about him. Nice video

[@ajharrisbrown]

Great to see the things Warriors fans, who have watched his career play out, know shared so wonderfully and categorically in this video.

[@riverofcustard5027]

Without a doubt one of the greatest groin kickers of all-time

[@flyers007]

Boom roasted- Ben Askren

[@EE-bg1de]

So whenever someone says, Draymond stinks, he's so overrated. Forward them this video. Just remember: Your not going to change there mind. In fact, they aren't going to watch the video. They are a hater and dont understand basketball.

[@dextec49]

Draymond Green is the glue, grit, grind, intelligent part of the equation of the Golden State Warriors. He’s a unique, special player that fit the team’s DNA, he’s a rare player that has this drive, ambition to win period. He’s Mr. Inspirational and has 3 rings to his resume. Good video!

[@anthonydoe3287]

J Kyle Mann is the greatest sports content creator ever. I knew from way back when he first started posting videos as dime drop about college and high school players that he would blow up. One of the few that has truly earned his place.

[@michaeljamesmccabe]

Draymond is one of those great "intangible" type of guys that are awesome to have on your team. Love that guy.

[@baseballpimp1910]

Yeah fr he talks too much shit sometimes so people don’t like him and call him overrated but at the same time most casual nba fans are too fucking stupid to realize that Draymond does so many things that have a big impact on winning. Draymond is a great competitor that is very unselfish, he’s ride or die for his teammates and he makes winning plays. He does so many things in games that don’t get counted on a box score but that ultimately lead his team to success. I’ve always had a great appreciation for his game and even though his impact would be diminished without star players he also makes star players better at the same time by making great passes and being willing to play great defense and do the dirty work. He understands his role and every kid playing basketball needs to take example from Draymond Green

[@irish6783]

I clicked on the Ryen Russillo video got about five seconds into it noticed that you dropped this video instantly switched over LOL

[@taiseiigarashi5918]

im gonna cry favorite active player 🙏

[@zuriwilliams6697]

Love it! I've always loved and appreciated what Draymond brings to a team. Severely underappreciated but incredibly necessary

[@GCWen]

Thank you! I’m sick of hearing warrior fans on twitter calling for Green to be traded. Like what warrior games are they watching??

[@TheInferno0099]

Exactly since he's been back our offense has been much better

[@emotionallesbian3503]

Lol tweeter

[@someguy315]

Twitter is retarded af

[@bofuthereturn]

his contract is untradeable.

[@felipebrunetta2106]

Draymond is as great as he could ever possibly be, this is remarkable

[@briandagliano607]

The whole idea of being in the right place at the right time is contingent on a persons ability to realize where they are, and possessing the ability to seize that opportunity. Otherwise it’s just a pathway to success that just passes you like a ship in the night. That’s one of my favorite quotes I’ve heard in a while.

[@jackylam0686]

"He'll be forever under appreciated and ultimately misunderstood". That hits me hard folks.

[@sffan10]

I just love watching Draymond drop a triple single while absolutely killing teams.

[@varunvenkataramanan3880]

This should've been titled "Forgot about Dray"

[@juanignacioestevez1325]

I just came to say this. Missed opportunity 😂

[@TheGreektrojan]

It's easily the biggest blown layup of 2021.

[@jamesbirrane5029]

These are consistently my favorite videos on youtube, J. Kyle Mann is awesome

[@Anthonyfpm20]

Love these Kyle Mann videos, he always does such a great job breaking things down in depth

[@whitechocalte532]

“He flops more than Quiby” that was cold

[@ML-ce6zz]

I'll always remember him for his Steven Adams judo nutcracker move and his other dirty moves

[@PokeTyranno58]

I’m sure we could egregiously taint many, many stars’ legacies by remembering their worst moments, pal. Shitty mindset.

[@sulmona55]

What do you think of when I say Ron Artest? Lol it is what it is man. Or Vontaze Burfict? It is his own fault for people remembering him for the bad crap hes done.

[@PokeTyranno58]

@@sulmona55 Draymond didn’t do anything close to what those guys did man. Come on.

[@letstalk140]

@@PokeTyranno58 kicking dudes in their privates is fkd up

[@BenlshTracker]

Thank you for the insight on Draymond's career and playstyle, it really helped me to appreciate how special he is! Always love how much heart you show in your videos J Kyle "DIme Drop" Mann :D

[@thomasdavis4533]

He’s the heartbeat of the Warriors

[@cyberft]

Dub nation will never forget Draymond. We know he’s a hall of famer. He gave Steph and Klay the edge and confidence to become top players in this league.

[@DaddyDeadBeat]

One of the most fearless defenders I’ve ever watched. Even if he’s falling off now, respect that man. Helped to revolutionize the game along with those Heatles teams.

[@CHodgy]

Definitely one of the most...Kyle Lowry takes the most charges, and is the most fearless and pound for pound best defender

[@stardestroyer44]

lets go!!!! love draymond. his mentality, his sacrifice, and his unfiltered opinions make him great! glad someone finally made a video about him

[@Jellysfrickingstuff]

I remember him as one of the greatest players of all time defensively and several time champion possible several time dpoy. Unfortunately because of the amount of people saying he’s not an all star or that he’s a role player I doubt history will be so kind unless they get another chip with just our core

[@frankl3518]

Anybody saying Draymond is overrated doesn't know the game. He's one of the best if not the best role players of all time

[@neelmoudgil4962]

He’s such a beast at being a role player that he was an all star due to being dominant in his role

[@kchou0907]

Man almost killed the big man and people still think he's overrated

[@paparazziphotography6712]

Excellent breakdown & awareness on your part in your illustration pointing OUT the small things that shows his importance to the Warriors winning ways! Good pair of eyes & understanding of his game & the FEEL he has for the game, especially the Warriors STYLE of play!!

[@TallestFiddle]

Great video. There's a lot of value in a player's ability to just fit well into a good team, and Draymond has obviously done that very well. Also, its crazy how much wear and tear this warriors team has had.

[@BigShaneGillis]

College football player who walked into the wrong locker room one day and never looked back

[@helloman3676]

Mr. triple single

[@KTKZon58]

"Forgot About Dray" was *right there,* The Ringer

[@parrogakaparadise9477]

EXCELLENT video. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@pmyuschenkoff7278]

Well done my friend ! Your insights and explanations, coupled with your choice of video says a lot about not just about one man, but about the importance of the timing, awareness, and court sense we can all use to humbly collaborate with one another ! Keep up the good work - you truly have a gift!

[@futurehofer1564]

I will remember him as the guy that cant make layups, freethrows, mid range shots, 3 pointers but still yell at people thinking he is as good as Magic

[@harrymic75]

As magic? I'm sure that's not more than ten people bro. They are irrelevant. He has very good attributes and has shown it many years overs though.

[@futurehofer1564]

@@harrymic75 he thinks that, not others lol Draymond is good, but he isnt insanely good like he might think he is. Steve Kerr told him to not shoot 3s and he complained like he was a good shooter. Like he said in the video, lucky he got to a team with Steph and Klay, otherwise he wouldnt be in the league

[@patrickmatthews8191]

@@futurehofer1564 so you would not remember him as a DPOY? Because his defense is not overrated btw

[@futurehofer1564]

@@patrickmatthews8191 this current season his defense is pretty overrated, most people will retain their last memory of him, so I guess not

[@TruthMatters626]

They acting like he announced his retirement or something lol

[@hockeyfan1799]

Dude I just got literal goosebumps. You never cease to impress in your structure and delivery, J. Kyle Mann.

[@zackthomas1031]

Fully agree, you expressed his greatness in a way I believe the casual fan can even understand in order to hopefully start getting this man and players like him (similar in uniqueness) the credit they deserve.

[@maxmiller6125]

Nah but what about Jordan Bell he was the best player on those teams

[@LuhCremeGod]

Swaggy p is so much better I’m not gonna cap

[@patsayjack402]

Dude just turned 30. Too early. He's not done yet.

[@sanjayr]

The game has evolved so much since the days i started watching in the 90's. I struggle to keep up with the way it's approached and tbh, i feel often a bit dislocated. But this was so succinctly explained and i could really appreciate the context within which Green is best understood. Thank you for this nuanced and well thought out take on a less than glamorous player with immense impact. Someone who's happy to grind away for his team chasing the bigger picture. That's fucking top tier competitive spirit. Hugely underappreciated but also hugely necessary in any team. He plugs the holes and gives cohesion to the warriors on so many levels and you did so well to illuminate that fact.

[@eaststreetvariety5214]

This video is beautiful, Thankyou!

[@themetalpig7613]

Apart from Green's amazing defence, playmaking and bball IQ, I think I'll remember him mostly for revealing just how many fans know absolutely nothing about the finer details of bball, and just how many slow witted "comedians" there are out there, who jump into comment sections with the most useless brain fart crap because they saw someone else say it. Don't think I've seen a player in a long time bring out the imbeciles as much as Green does. Lol!

[@samuelyuan291]

dammit. You finna make me shed a tear for donkey

[@markothomas9765]

J Kyle Mann, this is one of your best yet. A very nostalgic, hopeful feel good video. Incredible work

[@NPI-iz7bg]

he's that good player without shooting that some media members (wrongly,but still) had him as the most important piece of 2014-16 Warriors

[@reodagreo7637]

He will be remembered like Wes Unseld.. that's my guess

[@sablesoul]

"He could take a charge on a statue"

[@newrecruit100]

He’s a defensive genius and a great playmaker. Knowledgeable basketball fans know how great he is and has been. He had a quote where he said a lot of players are 82 game players and some are 16 game players. He said he’s a 16 game player.

[@Taiokarlo]

Best part answer of the Ringer imo. More videos from this guy plss

[@DavidBagga]

Draymond “triple single” green

[@roryschmidt5776]

You're talking about his rings right?

[@nostalgiaharvey7213]

@@roryschmidt5776 triple single with 3 rings 😂🤷🏾‍♂️

[@josefernandez1988]

Love how this Draymond video is low key just a video shading Russel Westbrook lmao 😂

[@jayjones9225]

These videos are beautiful. Totally agree with the analysis here too. Draymond has done a great job as an elite defensive point big man and should be given his due. His emotion just makes games better too imo

[@devn266]

The thing about Draymond is.. he was a 2nd rounder.. don't see many All-Stars coming out of the 2nd round. So he knew from day 1.. he needed to everything that others couldn't be bothered to and that makes the difference. He then embraced his role and applied his work ethic to that role and the weaknesses the team had so he could get good enough at them to make up for what they were lacking.

[@Ashish-xm9ol]

DPOY “should be 2-time”, 3rd ballot hof, called KD in the parking lot, defensive Charles Barkley

[@Jack-ou4it]

JD is the goat

[@ML-ce6zz]

Dirtiest player of the year award for sure. That Steven Adams nutshot put him over the top.

[@j_the_don5160]

I feel like he’ll be one of those forgotten stars if he doesn’t become an analyst. He’s amazing but I feel like Curry doesn’t even get the respect he deserves so I don’t believe Draymond will either and that’s a tragedy

[@hermanostergard3248]

Another great video from the Ringer!

[@JDsGafflin]

Great video.. awesome observations!