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NBA Player Power Rankings: All-Stars And Snubs Form The Top 20

By Maxwell Ogden

Jan 21, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) celebrates after the San Antonio Spurs beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-115 at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 21, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) celebrates after the San Antonio Spurs beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-115 at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 23, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts to a call during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Heat defeated the Golden State Warriors 105-102. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts to a call during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. The Heat defeated the Golden State Warriors 105-102. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

18. Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors

Position: Power Forward
Age: 26 (3/4/1990)
Experience: 5th Season
2016-17 Slash Line: .448/.322/.667
2016-17 Season Averages: 33.3 MPG, 10.7 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 1.6 ORPG, 7.5 APG, 1.9 SPG, 1.4 BPG, 1.1 3PM

The Golden State Warriors are beginning to realize their potential as an unstoppable juggernaut. Not only is the offense beginning to find its rhythm, but the Warriors rank No. 1 in the NBA in points allowed per 100 possessions.

Though the Warriors have a number of outstanding defensive players, it’s Draymond Green who’s the glue on that end of the floor.

Many believe that Green’s value and versatility make him the frontrunner for Defensive Player of the Year. Whether or not he’s No. 1 on your list, Green is No. 8 in the NBA in Real Plus-Minus and No. 2 in Defensive Real Plus-Minus.

Beyond the advanced metrics, Green has an invaluable ability to defend multiple positions and play any number of roles on both ends of the floor.

This past week, Green flashed his versatility with 15 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, three blocks, one steal, and three 3-point field goals made in a 125-108 win over the Houston Rockets. It was a display of his unique ability to contribute in every phase of the game.

Green’s numbers may not always be gaudy, but he’s the vocal leader, defensive anchor, and primary facilitator for a team with four players who were named All-NBA in 2015-16.