The dust hovers in sun shafts around Draymond Green‘s grains of sand in Warriors well-oiled machinery. Green, through multiple suspensions and ejections, has relegated them for the majority of the season. The denouement comes from his recent ejection, which occurred within the first 4 minutes of the game. It left the Warriors undermanned, demotivated, and with an emotional Stephen Curry.
While Green, since then, has increased his intensity on the court, he is also defending his squad against a chirping Houston Rockets. However, many believe it is a part of Green’s pattern, staunchly advising the Warriors to get rid of the forward. However, Tim Kawakami (sports journalist) believes otherwise. Hilariously saying, “Just because it’s an emergency on First Take, doesn’t mean it’s an emergency for the Warriors,” Tim highlights Steph’s leaning towards Green. The reporters claims, “He clearly is okay with it. He gets frustrated, no question,” while hinting that despite the questionable antics, Curry still desires to share the court with Dray.
Moreover, talking about the major changes looming over Golden State, Tim radiates at Warriors’ history knack of making bold moves. However, he cites concerns on Chris Paul’s return, with a surety on a decreased paycheck for Klay Thompson; that is, if that happens.
Regardless of the moves Warriors manage to pull off, the franchise needs to attend the Draymond Green situation by its neck. Over the years, Green has made news around singlehandedly dismantling the Warriors. He was directly associated with the tensions in the locker room, marking an end of their dominant Kevin Durant version. Moreover, before the 2022-23 season, Green was seen punching their rising star Jordan Poole in a team scrimmage. This season, had Green averted his two suspensions, they might be in a better spot during the last stretch of the campaign.
Is Stephen Curry shouldering the burden of Draymond Green?
Many back Curry after the shooter hid his tears behind his Warriors jersey. Others seem to bash him for not beckoning a hush in the hay. Nevertheless, both notions falls miles away from the December narratives applauding Curry to shoulder the entire roster.
Regardless, the argument still stands as Curry, after Green’s boisterous exit, managed to take over the game late (with a fair share of struggles).
Despite being the top shooter in the game, statistically, Curry performs better alongside Green. Without him, Steph sees a slight dip in production. He posts 25 points, 4.8 assists and 3.5 rebounds (22 games), with less efficiency and shooting opportunities. On the other hand, Steph steps into an open court with Green on his side. With an increase in three-point attempts and overall consistency, he averages 27.4 points, 5.1 assists and 4.7 rebounds with Draymond.
Even though Curry might be all up for shouldering Draymond Green’s burden, they are just peas in the same pod. The two compliment each other like peanut butter and jelly – different taste palates but making up for nation’s go-to each morning.
