Warriors’ Draymond Green states his case to be selected Defensive Player of the Year

The regular season is coming to a close, which means we’re shifting our focus to the postseason and who will win what awards when the season is all wrapped up.

And so, when you look at the impact that I have on the defensive side of the ball, it’s not always going to show up in blocked shots.

Green may not be among the league’s best shot blockers or steal getters, but it cannot be denied what he brings to the table on the defensive side of the ball.

“Well, I am of the belief that someone could win Defensive Player of the Year and not average a steal or a block per game.

He ranks in the 96th percentile in steal percentage in the league among other players at his position, and he allows opponents to shoot just 45.9 percent within six feet of the rim.

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