Golden State Warriors Receive: G Kyle Lowry, 2027 First-Round Pick (MIA)
Miami Heat Receive: F/C Draymond Green
With that said, it’s hard to picture Green in any uniform that isn’t a Warriors uniform. He’s been a huge part of establishing this team’s culture.
Who would have known? Green is a former second-round pick. He was not supposed to be this vital to revolutionizing the Warriors. Yet, he has been.
If anything, that speaks to the relationship between defense and culture. Most professional basketball players enjoy the other side of the ball. It’s more fun, and it gets you more glamor. Players that thrive on the defensive end are rare and especially valuable.
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For that reason, they can also get expensive. Green will soon be due for an extension that’s likely to be lucrative.
Should the Warriors really cut ties with such a staple player?