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Time of India
16 hours ago
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- Time of India
'You walk with nothing' – Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green says reaching NBA Finals is overrated if it ends in heartbreak, citing New York Knicks' loss
Draymond Green. Image via: Godofredo A. Vásquez/ AP Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is no stranger to the NBA Finals spotlight, but he recently shared an eye-opening perspective that challenges the league's glorification of second place. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show alongside former All-Star Baron Davis, Green used the New York Knicks' recent playoff run to show a larger point. He asserted that reaching the Finals without winning is not an accomplishment but a bitter reminder of what could've been. For him, falling short on the biggest stage is more deflating than missing the playoffs altogether. Draymond Green argues that emotional devastation outweighs perceived progress in the playoffs Draymond Green. Image via: Christian Petersen/ Getty Images Draymond Green and his team Golden State Warriors, were long gone from the playoffs but the veteran has something to say on the emotional weight of losing in the conference finals. 'If you want me to be quite honest with you, I personally think making it to the NBA Finals is one of the worst seasons you can have,' Green admitted on the podcast, referencing the New York Knicks as a prime example. 'Going to the NBA Finals and winning an NBA championship, those two things are so far apart. You can get to the NBA Finals and not be close to winning an NBA championship.' For Green, who has won four championships and lost in the Finals, the emotional toll of coming up short overshadows the progress teams believe they've made. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like เทรดทองCFDs กับโบรกเกอร์ที่เชื่อถือได้ | เรียนรู้เพิ่มเติม IC Markets สมัคร Undo "Even if the Knicks made it to the NBA Finals and didn't win it, that's not some accomplishment to me," he said. "You get nothing for making the NBA Finals except a couple tens of thousands of dollars more than the conference final loser and you get another three weeks short of summer. " He likened the aftermath of a Finals loss to a fog of uncertainty that teams must stumble through. 'You walk with nothing,' he shared. 'The [other] team goes on and celebrates and has this incredible summer and you're kind of left stuck trying to figure out 'Were we really close? Do we need to run it back with this team? What's the tweak we need to make?'" That confusion, Green warned, can be dangerous. 'You're kind of left in this position of 'Ahh, maybe we're one tweak away.' But what you should understand about this thing is one tweak could actually, it's like Jenga sometimes—one tweak on a roster could make the whole thing fall.' Referencing the Knicks again, he floated whether a major change like firing head coach Tom Thibodeau could be one of those destructive tweaks. According to Green, reaching the Finals without winning can create a false sense of being 'almost there,' which often backfires. 'Making it to a conference finals, you're so far away from winning a championship, and it looks like it's close because you're one series away,' he explained. Also Read: Who's responsible for Tom Thibodeau's exit from New York Knicks? NBA insider spills beans on front office decision Ultimately, Green's closing thought was as blunt as it was profound, 'Yeah, making it to the Finals is great, but if you don't win it, it's almost worse. You might as well have lost in the first round.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Draymond Green doubts Knicks can win title without ‘great player'
The post Draymond Green doubts Knicks can win title without 'great player' appeared first on ClutchPoints. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green cast doubt on the New York Knicks' championship outlook in the aftermath of their Eastern Conference Finals exit, emphasizing the need for a true star to lead the franchise to a title. Advertisement Green addressed the Knicks' future on a recent episode of The Draymond Green Show, stating bluntly that New York is still not equipped to win it all. 'As far as the Knicks going forward, I think going forward in order to win it ain't there yet,' Green said. 'I just don't foresee it. I think in order to win the Knicks need to bring in a great player. I can't talk specific names because I'm not going to give my money away for that, but if the Knicks want to compete for a championship I think they need a great player.' The comments follow the Knicks' elimination by the Indiana Pacers in six games, cutting short a postseason run that saw the franchise reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000. Despite making key additions last offseason — most notably Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns — New York ultimately fell short in its bid to return to the NBA Finals. Despite Jalen Brunson's playoff brilliance, Draymond Green says Knicks need a 'great player' Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Jalen Brunson once again delivered an elite postseason performance. The All-NBA guard averaged 29.4 points, seven assists and 3.4 rebounds while shooting 46.1% from the field and 35.8% from three-point range across 18 games. He played 37.8 minutes per contest and carried much of the offensive load. Advertisement Still, the absence of another top-tier shot creator or All-NBA-caliber star appeared to loom large in the series loss to Indiana. In the aftermath of the season-ending defeat, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on SportsCenter that the Knicks are conducting internal meetings this week to evaluate their path forward. 'I'm told the Knicks have internal meetings this week to really evaluate everything from their coaches to their players and just see how they move forward to continue to compete for a championship in the Eastern Conference,' Charania said. 'But if we've seen the last year and a half as any indication, for Leon Rose, the Knicks president, went out and got OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and Karl-Anthony Towns to elevate this team. I do expect the Knicks to be aggressive to see, is there a move out there, a landmark move, potentially, that takes this team over the top, or do they just make moves around the edges for their bench?' Knicks part ways with Tom Thibodeau as pursuit of star talent like Giannis or Durant looms New York has already made a significant change, firing head coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday, according to Charania. Thibodeau, hired ahead of the 2020-21 season, led the team to four playoff appearances in five years, missing only in 2021-22. Advertisement Ian Begley of SNY reported that the organization holds 'great respect for Thibodeau and what he did for [the] Knicks, but simply felt a new voice was needed.' The Knicks have been linked to potential trade pursuits of Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. As the team prepares for the 2025-26 season, Green's remarks reflect a broader belief that one more elite player may be the missing piece.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Draymond Green Makes Bold Steph Curry-Tyrese Haliburton Statement
Draymond Green Makes Bold Steph Curry-Tyrese Haliburton Statement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Tyrese Haliburton is the talk of the town right now. The two-time All-Star grabbed headlines after leading the Indiana Pacers to a 4-2 series win against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals. Advertisement Right now, Haliburton and Co. are preparing to face off against NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder in what should be a compelling NBA Finals series. Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green has jumped on the Haliburton hype train. In a recent episode of his podcast, "The Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis," the former Defensive Player of the Year dropped a bold statement comparing Haliburton to none other than Steph Curry. Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) looks to pass as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) defends.© John Hefti-Imagn Images According to Green, he sees a bit of Curry—and Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving—in Haliburton. "Follow me here. Steph Curry and Kyrie Irving, their ball handling starts when it appears to you that they've lost the basketball," Green said. "Because you think they've lost it, and they got it so crazy on the yo-yo, where as soon as you go to reach, you're so out of position that there's no way you can catch up. Advertisement "Hali got some of that. Also, he bap-bap you, he's 6'7", his stride, he gone. And so it's very interesting to watch because looking at it on TV, it don't appear that his handle is like that." If there's one player in the NBA who knows Curry, it's Green. These two have been playing alongside each other for the past 13 years, which has resulted in no less than four NBA championships. There's no denying that Green's comparison of Haliburton to Curry is a very high compliment for the Pacers star. Related: Reggie Miller's Immediate Reaction to Tyrese Haliburton's Choke Sign vs. Knicks Related: Tyrese Haliburton's First Post After Pacers' East Finals Win Against Knicks This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Warriors Address Draymond Green's Complaints By Acquiring Celtics Center In Mock Trade Idea
The Golden State Warriors may finally be answering Draymond Green's loudest call, getting him some help in the frontcourt. In a new mock trade idea proposed by Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes, the Warriors address their glaring need for size, spacing, and interior defense by acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from the Boston Celtics. Golden State Warriors Receive: Kristaps Porzingis Boston Celtics Receive: Moses Moody, Buddy Hield, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Gui Santos The proposed trade would send Moses Moody, Buddy Hield, Trayce Jackson-Davis, and Gui Santos to Boston, giving the Celtics four valuable rotation pieces, while the Warriors land the stretch big man they desperately need. Advertisement This deal would mark a significant shift for a franchise that has leaned heavily on 'small ball' since the peak of the Splash Brothers era. Even Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy acknowledged this offseason that the small-ball identity is no longer sustainable in its purest form. With Draymond Green and newly acquired Jimmy Butler forming a gritty, defense-first frontcourt, the team now needs someone who can stretch the floor vertically and horizontally. That's exactly what Porzingis brings. Standing at 7-foot-3, Porzingis averaged 20.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game last season with the Celtics, shooting a blistering 51.6% from the field and 37.5% from three-point range. He's one of the few bigs in the league who can protect the rim, pop out for threes, and serve as a legitimate post-up threat, a skill set the Warriors have never had at center. With Stephen Curry still operating at a high level, imagine the pick-and-pop or high screen actions between him and KP; it would force defenses into impossible decisions. Advertisement This trade would also finally relieve Draymond Green from the physical toll of guarding behemoths every night. After starting most of the season at center, Green himself admitted on his podcast, The Draymond Green Show, that playing the five is 'hard' and 'takes a toll.' Even though he earned All-Defensive First Team honors again this year, at age 35, Green knows he can't keep battling 260-pound centers nightly. From Boston's perspective, the trade may be rooted in finances. With Jaylen Brown's and Jayson Tatum's supermax extensions and a ballooning luxury tax, the Celtics are looking to shed long-term salary. Porzingis is owed over $60 million in the next two years. In return, they get promising young talent in Jackson-Davis and Moody, as well as the sharpshooting Hield, who could replace some of the spacing KP offered. Advertisement The Warriors would need to navigate the cap implications of Porzingis' contract, but with their win-now window closing around Curry, Butler, and Green, this could be their best chance to contend again. Trading youth for veteran talent is risky, but so is wasting what's left of your dynasty's core. And if the trade goes through, Green may finally rest his bruised body a little easier. Related: 9 Best Centers Golden State Warriors Could Realistically Acquire: One Blockbuster Trade Could Shock NBA World
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dub Hub: Mike Dunleavy Jr. says Warriors in ‘much better shape' this offseason with Jimmy Butler on the roster
In today's Dub Hub: Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. says the roster is in 'much better shape' with Jimmy Butler on the team heading into the offseason. In the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis, Draymond Green admits he 'lost' his matchup against Minnesota's Julius Randle. Thunder beat Nuggets in Game 7 to advance to the Western Conference Finals. Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. is optimistic about the team's direction heading into the offseason. During his exit interview, Dunleavy pointed to the stability of having another proven star in Jimmy Butler alongside franchise cornerstones Stephen Curry and Draymond Green—highlighting how much more confident he feels compared to the uncertainty the team faced last summer. Advertisement After the Warriors' season ended in a second-round elimination at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team now shifts its focus to retooling their roster for next season. Golden State is expected to take an aggressive approach this summer, but with its veteran core in place, there's a renewed sense of clarity about the team's path forward. For more on this and other news around the NBA, here is our latest news round-up for Monday, May 19th: Warriors News: Warriors value Kuminga, but say his return 'a 2-way street' | ESPN 'We value JK,' Dunleavy said. 'I think he had a resilient season. ... As far as bringing him back next season, I think it's something we're very interested in doing because, when I look at the things JK does well, in terms of getting to the rim, finishing, getting fouled, these are things we greatly need. We know he can bring those to the table. It's not hypothetical.' Dunleavy added: 'For that reason, we'll try to bring him back, but you've got to have those conversations. You've got to figure it out. It's a two-way street in terms of creating — getting a new contract and all of that. So, we'll see where it goes.' Steve Kerr doesn't plan on changing the Warriors' offensive system around Steph Curry anytime soon Draymond Green admits he 'lost' his matchup against Minnesota's Julius Randle Giannis showers Steph with praise in series of social media posts | NBC Sports Bay Area Giannis Antetokounmpo made it clear he's a big fan of Warriors superstar Steph Curry. At this point, who isn't? The Bucks superstar, who reportedly is 'open' to leaving Milwaukee via trade this offseason, took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to do a Q&A and praised Curry on numerous occasions in response to fans' questions. Warriors offseason musings: Commit to Jonathan Kuminga, or set him free | San Francisco Chronicle Nice work by Chronicle history-digger Peter Hartlaub, unearthing photos and quotes from Curry's first days as a Warrior, back in 2009. Said the smooth-cheeked and underfed Curry back then: 'I'm confident the Warriors are going to help me get bigger and stronger.' … Funny, it turned out to be the other way around. NBA News: Thunder conquer nerves to topple Nuggets and reach West finals | ESPN 'I was nervous, to be honest,' Gilgeous-Alexander said after scoring a game-high 35 points in the Thunder's 125-93 win over the Nuggets to give the franchise its first conference finals appearance since 2016. 'Just knowing what was on the line. ...To know if you don't bring your A-game, it could all be over. But I think that nervousness motivated me.' NBA Playoff Bracket for the Conference Finals Haynes Briefs: Giannis Antetokounmpo meeting with Bucks next week to discuss the team's direction In case you missed it at Golden State of Mind: Valkyries excite, but drop franchise opener It may have ended in a loss, but it was still a fun, exciting, and ultimately successful franchise debut for the Valkyries. They'll look for the first win in franchise history on Wednesday, when they host the Washington Mystics at 7:00 p.m. PT. Advertisement Follow @unstoppablebaby on Twitter for all the latest news on the Golden State Warriors. More from
