Draymond Green gains ground in the race for DPOY
The veteran Warriors player is already the main favorite to win this award, although he has several competitors close by.
The historic winning dynasty of Golden State Warriors would not have been possible without Draymond Green, and the defensive impact of this controversial player is not recognized as it should be in terms of the number of Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) awards. At 35, he could be close to winning what would be his second award of this caliber, following the one achieved in 2017.
He will always be remembered as the glue of one of the best teams in history, as a special player for his competitive character, vision, tactical intelligence, and above all, his defense. He has been part of the All-Defense NBA Team eight times at the end of a season and will add his ninth presence in that group after this season. Butler's arrival activated springs that seemed forgotten in Golden State Warriors, and much of the collective success is based on the impressive defensive performance of Draymond Green.
For this reason, and because of the insistence with which he has claimed the award, he is already the main favorite for the DPOY. The performances of Evan Mobley and Lu Dort have slightly decreased in recent weeks, while the competitive ferocity and need for victories of the Warriors have boosted the candidacy of an enthusiastic Draymond Green eager to win the DPOY. "Jimmy's arrival motivated me to bring out the best in myself, and thinking about winning the award has been fuel for me. I am grateful to be contending for it at my age and I will keep fighting to achieve it," he concluded.
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