{"id":181542,"date":"2026-03-15T11:18:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T15:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=181542"},"modified":"2026-03-15T11:18:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T15:18:05","slug":"is-draymond-green-becoming-a-problem-for-the-warriors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2026\/03\/15\/is-draymond-green-becoming-a-problem-for-the-warriors\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Draymond Green Becoming a Problem for the Warriors?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Draymond Green’s<\/a> recent struggles raise questions on whether he’s a problem for the Golden State Warriors’ title hopes. Do they play better without him?<\/p>\n

The Warriors are in a tough spot, reeling from four straight losses and a slew of injuries<\/a>. However, Green’s recent problems are drawing the most attention, and this time it’s not about aggression or suspensions. Costly turnovers and defensive lapses have crept into his game, raising concerns regarding his role as Golden State continues to fight for a playoff spot. Could Green be standing in the way of the Warriors’ pursuit of an eighth championship? <\/span><\/div>\n

Is Draymond Green Becoming a Problem for the Warriors?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Draymond Green\u2019s Recent Struggles<\/h3>\n

Green was left out of the lineup this week against the Timberwolves due to an apparent back injury. Ironically, his absence came shortly after a costly late-game foul on Jalen Smith <\/span><\/a>against the Bulls that sent the game to overtime<\/a>, a moment that proved pivotal in the loss. That sequence raises an important question: was Green truly sidelined by injury, or did the mistake against the Bulls prove to be the final straw for head coach Steve Kerr?<\/p>\n

The one-time Defensive Player of the Year took accountability for the loss. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show<\/a>, he admitted: “Unfortunately, I feel like against the Bulls, I let my team down…<\/span>Something that was completely in my control or our control, but s–t happens, and we got to move on.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Kerr still trusted his 14-year veteran, bringing him back onto the floor in the final seconds despite struggling throughout the night. The numbers reflected a difficult outing for Green, as he finished the game with a -17 plus-minus. To make matters worse, the Golden State forward has recorded a negative plus-minus in four of the team’s last six games.<\/span><\/p>\n

Are the Warriors Better Without Him?<\/h3>\n

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Dub Nation are beginning to question Green’s place within the Warriors lineup. Offensively, the 36-year-old is no longer the player he was during the glory days of the 2015 championship run, averaging 14 points per game. He was the backbone of the Warriors back then<\/a>, playing a large role in terms of scoring production, but now, that part of his game is lost.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Draymond Green calls out Warriors fans who want him traded:<\/p>\n

\u201cTo the real Warriors fans who don\u2019t feel that way, thank you. To the ones who do feel that way, you were a loser before I got here. A f*cking stone cold forever losers!\u201d \ud83d\ude33<\/p>\n

h\/t @NBA__Courtside<\/a>
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\u2014 Guru (@DrGuru_) March 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n