It was all in great hopes when the Golden State Warriors drafted Draymond Green in the 2012 NBA Draft. Little did they know that the Michigan-born 6-foot-6 would grow out to be one of the best defensive players in the league.
Coming out of Michigan State in 2012, Green was not seen as a highly regarded prospect. His pre-draft scouting report characterized him as a “tweener” and highlighted several shortcomings.
Much of that was particularly regarding his athleticism and offensive capabilities.
Despite these initial assessments, Green has evolved into an elite defender capable of guarding all five positions on the court.
However, recently, Green revisited the decade-old pre-draft scouting report. And needless to say, his reaction was priceless.
“Tweener, undersized for a physical forward yet lacks the athleticism of a wing. Lacks explosiveness, agility, elusiveness, and quickness off the bounce. Under the rim finisher, which is troublesome when you consider his size. Not a threat to shake his defender off the dribble. Minimal upside. Vulnerable defending quicker guards on the perimeter,” Green read.
The reaction says it all 😆 pic.twitter.com/WyJ3pZxt4K
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) June 21, 2025
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Although his rookie season was underwhelming, Green’s potential began to shine through in subsequent seasons. Especially after Steve Kerr became the head coach in 2014. Green became crucial to the Warriors’ puzzle, contributing to their 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022 championship victories.
Draymond Green Endorsed LeBron James’ Ring Culture Comments
Draymond Green recently offered support for LeBron James‘ views while also recognizing the importance of winning in team sports.
He noted that the rise of ‘ring culture’ can be linked to the success of the Warriors. Green also acknowledged that individuals who have not experienced winning a championship might not fully understand what it entails.
“I think ring culture took a big turn and came into play in large part due to the success of the Golden State Warriors. What Bron was saying is that you get guys like Stephen A. [Smith], and to me it felt like Stephen A. is someone who talks a lot about rings, and you don’t know what it takes to win a ring because you’ve never won a ring,” Green said.
.@BaronDavis x @Money23Green react to @KingJames saying Ring Culture is hurting the NBA. pic.twitter.com/fFaVYJRQmf
— The Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis (@DraymondShow) June 21, 2025
He emphasized that while championships do enhance a player’s legacy, they should not be the sole determinant of greatness.
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