In 68 games this season, Green averaged 9.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.0 block per game. He shot 42.4% from the field and 32.5% from three—solid efficiency marks for a player known more for his playmaking and defensive presence than his scoring.

Longtime NBA veteran Patrick Beverley made a case as to why former Michigan State Spartan and current Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green deserves the Defensive Player of the Year nod.

The Golden State Warriors face a tough challenge in the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets, and Draymond Green has shared his thoughts on the upcoming series. After getting past the Memphis Grizzlies in the Play-In Tournament,