Golden State Warriors Receive: G/F Dillon Brooks, G Tyus Jones, 2024 First-Round Pick (GSW via MEM)
Memphis Grizzlies Receive: F/C Draymond Green
For the Warriors, saying goodbye to Green may be necessary. That doesn’t mean it won’t be difficult.
After all, these two sides have seen a lot together. Realistically, they weren’t supposed to be here. When the Warriors took Draymond Green in the second round of the NBA draft, they couldn’t have possibly envisioned what he’d become.
Specifically, perhaps the best defender of his generation. Green’s ability to defend the paint and perimeter has largely revolutionized the sport.
Suddenly, defensive versatility is a requirement for any team hoping to win an NBA title.
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The Memphis Grizzlies are well-aware. In fact, Jaren Jackson Jr. is a similarly versatile defender. He’s expected to miss the beginning of the 2022-23 season, but the Grizzlies will be counting on him when he returns.
Does pairing him with Green make them better?