Michael Wilbon thinks Draymond is the Warriors’ SECOND-MOST important player?! | NBA Countdown
Right between Kevin Durant and Steph Curry and honestly I don’t know how you would have but you missed a classic the Warriors they were down to 3.3 seconds left here in both pass Steph Curry he hits the long three the Warriors they go on to win 113 112 interesting decision
There by Bradley Beal Steph Curry hit nine threes in the game finished with 30 points don’t look now golden state has won six of their last seven in this game it I know ten is like champing at the bit had a little bit of everything right Steph was Sensational of course we had
The Draymond back and forth that went into the postseason comments Klay Thompson yeah once again on the bench for the majority of the closing minutes what did you learn about Golden State in this one well we didn’t learn we were reminded that Steph Kirby is just that
Dude he is just something special he truly is the greatest shooter God has ever created and just showed it again last night this leadership is greatness greatness for the moment gravitating to the moment we saw that we saw a Klay Thompson that obviously Steve cerr has
Lost faith in in terms of playing him in the fourth quarter which is a devastating thing kaminga has really really elevated his level of play we got to give props where props is Du I want to say this on National Television because I am a person that is incredibly
Fond of Draymond Green and I love seeing the back and forth I’m here for it I love darus and him talking about it last night we’re here for it but when you heard nkit say what he said in the postgame conference he hasn’t learned anything he’s going to do it again I
Take back everything that I said about second chances I want Dr green to be careful only because other players are going to assist in creating or elevating that narrative that has plagued him you can compete you can go after it but in the same breath be very very careful
Because the second any kind of slip up happens again the hammer zero down zero tolerance and I don’t want to see that happen to him and this is it’s underscored even more because Stephen A look we know that Klay Thompson has been the second most important player in that
Whole outfit for years years but to be fair to Clay the the the injuries that Rob you of that greatness we’ve seen Clay’s not the first player that’s happened to he’s the current one right that means Draymond Green’s importance to that team is greater yes because he’s the second not second best kaminga
Second most important I mean second kaminga is second best player but but Draymond Green is so important and we saw that last night defensively who is it on Kevin Durant that prevents the catch from even happening and KD from even getting off a shot Draymond Green
Back in that usual role if he’s out there and not involved in these Antics so Draymond Green again has to be that person kaminga has elevated it’s going to be interesting to see what what what the Warriors can do what is it seven out of 10 also they’ve won seven out of 10
And it’s interesting and the losses were like overtime and one point one point overtime but I’m looking CH at the their they they have the fourth easiest remaining schedule climbing up though is hard Timberwolves Clippers Nuggets thunder king Suns Pelicans Mavs Lakers all sit above them in 10th where can
They go the West is stacked they can get into the playin and hopefully try to find some of that Miami Heat magic but I just don’t think it’s there um based off of the best contenders in the west the Clippers the nuggets and all those teams that have gotten better you’re
Absolutely right Michael wban Draymond Green what we saw yesterday and witnessed over the time he’s been back is the second most important Golden State Warrior to this team right now what he was able to do not only facilitating the big question was how are they going to put all the pieces
Back together finally they’re all here and him being able to distribute to Steph like he’s looking at The Rim but instead decid to go to Steph in like a millisecond and Steph is able to shoot the ball kaminga the reason why he’s had his Resurgence 20 points over the last
10 or so games is because Draymond is committed to treating him like a center this guy is slashing he’s throwing lobs it’s Lob City in the bay when draymond’s out there and then on top of it Gary pton being back helps as well so they
Found a little bit more of what they had lost for so much of the season and it centers on Draymond and I want to say Stephen you’re absolutely correct we should not be talking about the conversations after the game we should be talking about the Sens Sensational
Play he’s walking a fine line right now and he has to remember that he is the most important for them to sort of climb up these and it it’s important it’s imperative to remind him of it because I’m telling you right now that Draymond Green that I know no matter how prideful
Or defined he is he will never forgive himself as you watch kaminga Ascend as you see The Return of Gary pton the second as you watch Steph Curry continue to put his greatness on display then we get to sit back remember the Klay Thompson that we’re talking about
Shooting a career low 41% there’s a whole bunch of dudes in the league that wish they were shooting 41% he shoots 37% a career worse from three-point range this season there’s plenty of dudes in the league that wish they could shoot 37% from three-point range so so
You have to believe that somehow someway clay will find something clay Steph kaminga Gary Payton if you are Draymond Green and you do what you’re doing elevating them defensively their playmaking ability and what have you and then you find yourself walk in that thin line and you get yourself suspended
Again he will never forgive himself and they will never forgive him if that happens again please be careful draymond’s playing though like he knows that like even when he was doing the to small and the going back and forth yeah True
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Great game and hope this confirms that 49’ers will win by 3pts!!
Dray did well handling himself last night!!! Hands up Dray!!!
As long as he can control his emotions, we are good. Keep going in the right direction. 😊
Just when perk was burying the warriors saying its over, they win 6 of 7 and improved defensively 😂
Nurkic soft
Draymond a goat
Dray busted Nurkic's ass last night but as you can see soft players will try anything to get Draymond booted. Draymonds gotta know that as they make this playoff push.
I mean, he's always been their second best player in the non-KD years.
His chemistry with Steph is superb. And he's a defensive savant.
Why is there a "?!" here as if Dray hasn't been the second most important player in GSW for the last 9 years?
Dray has become a bit of a thug in his old age.
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Wilbon thinks Booker is likeable so take his opinions with a grain of salt.
I love the growth draymond has shown lately still got the competitive energy but he def got that mental health on check….yesterday with nurkic and the other day against nets..draymond didnt go crazy lol..now teams really in trouble if draymond can keep his emotion in check
Nurkic soft ass hell yo ol cry baby ass pull ya pants up punk 😂😂😂😂😂
He knows his job and does his job. Most of the time.
If only Wiggins and Klay would do their own jobs, Warriors would be contenders.
About damn time people realize that Draymond is the Warriors second most important player. He's the defensive anchor, the playmaker and the spine of the team.
These haters gonna be mad bc the Ws coming back. and it's "Chomping" bitch!
Green made a good game yesterday. Your can't remind this
How is that bold? He’s the heart and soul of the team. They have been a top 5 offense and defense since he came back from suspension
Who dik is she sucking to get in these position were espn drops on her personal channel
I don't know what they talking about with Klay. He was on the floor in the final seconds. You clearly see him in the corner celebrating when Curry hit the shot. So Kerr has not lost confidence in him. Why do they want Klay gone so bad.
We gotta start valuing the intangibles and little things more. Can’t say Kuminga is even the 2nd best player YET. Draymond is the better defender, rebounder, playmaker..His IQ is light years ahead of Kuminga
Steph had to shit down for a moment lol
Who was the best player on the Warriors when KD was there? Who was the best player on the floor last night?
The refs need to call it right! Frat will be fine. He is not giving anything to them anything! Fray is a great defender and he will always be!
Ah a Perk-less panel is so refreshing
If yall know they are trying to bait him then why play into it and make it part of the narrative. Ignore Nurkic or whomever else is trying to use Dray as a scapegoat.
correct
I agree
This is a joke lol yeah west is better now but whos team has a proven championship did all the team above them won a championship except denver they did know how to do it to win it all last time i check 2022 gsw won a championship and all of you are quit and now 30 games left you think gsw cant climb that 1 to 6 spot lol and beat who they can face in 7 game series lol… if that series did not happen and la is down 2-0 gsw won that 2023 also but nba and refs make sure that it will not happen coz when they face denver that time denver will not win agaisnt gsw fair game and fair call no one will win against gsw unless they will call a lot of fouls and a lot of tecs and are you kidding me did you seè how many curry shoot the ball and others should be foul counted those refs are one sided and against on curry they cant even call a tech for not giving a landing space for curry it should be flagrant foul as always how you will hit curry its very dangerous what they are doing to guard curry all of them going to his landing space i hope Jesus will guide curry always to keep him healthy and away from does who whant him injured by not giving curry a lot of space when he shoot always
If only Wiggins had Kumingas mindset
Nurk tried to bait draymond only to get outplayed by him.
Then he runs to the media saying dray doesn’t deserve a second chance.
Bro is bitch made.
Let’s Goo Dray ! This basketball They too Soft this is an intense high pace high Elevated Game It gets Real in the field !
Klay Thompson I don't know whats going on. I want you to remember you are a jump shooting god! We need your usual 20+ a game to make it back to the championship. You and Steph are the greatest shooting duo of all time.
I'm COMPLETELY down for Dray!! No matter what anyone says about him, that dude is the TEAM COMMANDER when he is on the floor. He protects the other members when the refs and other officials crap all over us every game!!!!! Nobody EVER… EVER…talks about how the refs are screwing the Warriors and particularly Steph Curry with their ridiculously biased calls!!!
If y'all constantly choose to call out Draymond, then be f**king fair about it and call out the officials!!
So, screw all the narratives.
AND… the Warriors are winning the chip this season!!
There, I said it, now come at me!!
Despite his antics Draymond Green's facilitation and I.Q. is really impressive. Whenever he looks like he is gonna hand off and set a screen but just drives is so cool. Leaves defenders so confused😂
If Luka would score the baslet Curry did in this game Stephen A. Would say that this was just a bad defense
Dray didn't do anything wrong last night. Three peele throng to get him thrown or for nothing and trying to perpetuate a narrative is wrong. You have to allow room for change while allowing room for him to be himself. Nurk got punked and was in his feelings. Then European bigs are softer than melted butter.
Dray ain't backing down nor should he.
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They started winning since putting Klay on the bench. Why is he even still starting? He literally costs them their season along with Kerrs horrendous coaching which after getting blasted by fans and I'm sure the front office has improved.
Nurk is terrible. What has he actually offered the game besides being underwhelming? I take his opinion like he does with his defense… 0.
You have to hate Draymond if he’s not on your team. He’s the ultimate enforcer.
my man was but hurt lmao so he was crying to the media … yes its the injuries that have klay looking old they need to move him into the offence as a spot up shooter or backside pick for a open shot where he dont have to be in a running shoot.
If you don't like Draymond as A BASKETBALL PLAYER you're basically admitting you're soft af 😂😂😂 and idgaf about any of your replies or comments saying otherwise