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3 bold predictions for the Warriors offseason

By Nicholas Chiarito

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 31: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with Klay Thompson #11 and Stephen Curry #30 against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on May 31, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - MAY 31: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with Klay Thompson #11 and Stephen Curry #30 against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on May 31, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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Apr 23, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) argues with referee Josh Tiven (58) during the first quarter of game four of the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) argues with referee Josh Tiven (58) during the first quarter of game four of the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports /

Warriors bold offseason predictions: 2. Extending Draymond Green

One of the key pieces for the Warriors during their championship era is Draymond Green. He is a player that won’t fill up the scoring column but his impact will be felt every time he steps out on the court. The 2017 Defensive Player of the Year plays the role of a vocal leader and glue piece for the Warriors. That being said, there are many people who believe that Green is more trouble than he is worth.

Green has a history of being dirty, kicking players in their private areas multiple times in the 2016 playoffs, constantly arguing with the refs, stepping on Domantas Sabonis’s chest in this year’s playoffs, and the incident involving him and Jordan Poole.

All of that has convinced a lot of people that the Warriors will let Green go this offseason but that could not be further from the truth. The Warriors have no shot at winning a championship with Green. He is the facilitator for the team as he led the team in assists in both the regular season and postseason.

If the Warriors don’t add another big on their team, they will need Green as he is also the defensive anchor for this team too. The Warriors cannot succeed with Green’s presence on the court.

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