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Golden State Warriors: Draymond Green will struggle to be an All-Star in 2019

By Nathan Beighle

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 19: (L-R) DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the Sacramento Kings, DeAndre Jordan #6 of the Los Angeles Clippers, Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors, Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors and Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors look on during the 2017 NBA All-Star Game at Smoothie King Center on February 19, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 19: (L-R) DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the Sacramento Kings, DeAndre Jordan #6 of the Los Angeles Clippers, Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors, Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors and Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors look on during the 2017 NBA All-Star Game at Smoothie King Center on February 19, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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With the addition of LeBron James in the West, it could force Golden State Warriors’ forward Draymond Green to not make a fourth consecutive All-Star game.

Draymond Green is one of the league’s most impactful players. His on-court contributions go beyond the stat line. However, that might not help the Golden State Warriors’ forward who is aiming for his fourth straight All-Star appearance.

Green was one of six forward or combo forwards to make the All-Star game from the Western Conference. He was one of just a few players to receive less than three votes to the All-Star game. Damian Lillard was the only other Western Conference player to receive committee three votes.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns was the only West All-Star to receive less than three votes, obtaining just one vote. That said, of the other forwards in the West, Kevin Durant, Jimmy Butler, LaMarcus Aldridge, and Anthony Davis seem to be locks.

Their roles on the team are what make their stat lines so impressive. Dial Green’s figures back a few seasons and Green might easily be on that list, but with the addition of Durant, Green has since regressed, especially from a statistical point of view.

With the addition of LeBron James in the West, that makes another lock. We can also assume Paul George might uptick his play, returning to the superstar he’s capable of being. That said, Green’s fit in the All-Star game might be relatively hard to place.

Albeit Green is far more impactful than many of the West All-Stars, his numbers just won’t be ideal compared to players putting up 20+ points per game.

The same story could be true for Klay Thompson. If Donovan Mitchell erupts to start the season, could Mitchell take Thompson’s place? There are so many aspects that go into becoming an All-Star, and impact is one of them.

Thompson and Green play on a dynasty. The Warriors are seeking their fourth straight Finals victory in five seasons and third straight. Meaning, Green and Thompson might be more impressive on a more mediocre team, but their increased team success hurts them individually.

However, I don’t think they’re complaining.

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If Green misses out on the All-Star game, it might just spark some anger that helps the Dubs three-peat. Either way, this season should be a win-win for the Dubs.

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