

There's not a question in my mind that Day-Day is all about winning. ∺ lot of people say that publicly, but they don't really feel that way. ∽ay-Day would exchange all of his points, rebounds and assists for wins, Izzo told ESPN in 2012, well before Green would become an NBA star.

After a rollercoaster recruiting ride, Green ultimately landed at Michigan State, where everything worked out perfectly he would become one of the greatest Spartans in the school's history, according to head coach Tom Izzo, who called him the perfect Spartan. Green's story began as a top 100-RSCI high school recruit and two-time state champion from Saginaw, Michigan. Situation Factors: Individual Story & Anticipated Role That's what makes you who you are as a part of your story and your journey. You're the voice of this team, league MVP Stephen Curry said during his award speech to Green, Your voice and your spirit every single day, whether it's going well, whether you're making shots or missing shots, it doesn't matter, you're the same person and we can count on that every single night.
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The Warriors did just that and three years later, Green is the leader of the best team in the NBA and will almost undoubtedly land a contract offer close to or possibly at the max this summer in restricted free agency. With production being a crapshoot in this range, why not bank on the upside of a player with off-the-charts intangibles? There is always someone younger and more explosive to be had in the draft and while these players have theoretically superior upside, the bottom line is that you typically end up with a fringe rotation player at best, particularly outside of the lottery. Green was, unsurprisingly, impressive during his pre-draft interviews and his on-court growth and overall performance were well-regarded by media and scouts alike.ĭespite this acclaim, Green fell victim to the standard talk-yourself-out-of-him evaluation that often happens to low upside upperclassmen, including here on DraftExpress: Isn't quick or athletic Too small to play power forward. In 2012, Draymond Green slipped all the way to #35, despite plenty of pre-draft buzz that had him looking like a potential first round pick. These factors are detailed at length in Opportunity Knocks: How Situation Impacts Success. These become even more important for players who don't have the nine lives of their lottery land brethren. There are numerous psychological factors at play when it comes to finding the right fit and making it in the NBA.
