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Golden State Warriors: 5 reasons the Dubs should consider trading Draymond Green

By Nathan Beighle

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 12: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors complains to referee Kane Fitzgerald during their game against the Toronto Raptors at ORACLE Arena on December 12, 2018 in Oakland, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 12: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors complains to referee Kane Fitzgerald during their game against the Toronto Raptors at ORACLE Arena on December 12, 2018 in Oakland, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 25: Draymond Green
OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 25: Draymond Green /

He stagnates the offense

It was crystal clear against the Lakers that Draymond Green has turned from an elite offensive distributor to one that kills the offensive flow. How’s that? Well, it all starts with his abominable three-point shooting.

Against the Lakers, Draymond shot 2-for-7 from the field and 0-for-3 from downtown. He totaled more fouls than points, assists and rebounds (separately). His -15 was the worst of any Warriors’ starter. While that might not show his complete offensive impact, these pictures sure do.

In all four of these plays, the Lakers chose not to rush out on Green. In fact, during this game, they chose not to guard him at all. This has been happening all season long, but the Lakers and other teams have taken it to a new level recently.

Here’s a video from the Dubs game against the Lakers that is actually cringe-worthy.

This season, Green is shooting almost 35% of his shots without a defender within six feet of him. Over 30% of his threes come without a defender even close, and on those attempts (2.2 per game), Green is shooting under 24%.

That’s a problem.

Green is continuing to be disrespected from behind the arc, and it hurts the Warriors’ offense. They can then double Curry and Durant off screens and limit the Warriors flow.

That said, his offensive weakness might be the main reason to potentially trade the star, but it’s not the only one.

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