Despite playing a defensive masterpiece in the Golden State Warriors’ huge comeback OT victory over the Denver Nuggets Thursday night, Draymond Green’s daughter Cash, 5, was not

Draymond Green was seemingly not on board with the Golden State Warriors trading for Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen.

Kevin Durant stormed into the Bay Area in 2016, dominated the league with the Golden State Warriors alongside future Hall of Famers, won two rings and two Finals MVPs, and then left after just three years.

Green and Curry’s unspoken chemistry defines the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty, fueling four NBA championships and setting the blueprint for teamwork in the modern NBA.

During the summer of 2024, the Golden State Warriors were rumored to have interest in adding Lauri Markkanen to the roster. Markkanen would have provided size, shooting and rebounding, all areas that Golden State had struggled with in prior years.

However, no trade ever came to light, and according to ESPN's Anthony Slater, veteran Draymond Green played a role in that. According to Slater, Green told Mike Dunleavy and Joe Lacob not to trade for Markkanen because of what Golden State would have had to give up.

Kevin Durant left Golden State after the Dubs’ 2018 title; The post-Durant landscape was tough on Draymond Green; Green made a series of revelations on the year AD (

Although he is often a divisive figure due to his loud, brash personality, people must give him credit for his authenticity and honesty. Last season, he declared the Warriors would win it all. Although he was proven wrong after the Dubs exited in the second round, it's a stance he's sticking with this year.