The Golden State Warriors urged to dissolve the 13-year partnership with veteran forward Draymond Green.
Draymond Green has never been a flashy scorer or someone who stuffs the stat sheet when he’s on the floor.
Despite that, Green has managed to help the Golden State Warriors win four NBA Championships as he assumed the role of the defensive anchor of the team.
While Green’s accomplishments are great, it has felt that the veteran forward’s indiscipline and aggression are doing more harm than good for the franchise.
Photo by Ellen Schmidt/Getty ImagesVernon Maxwell wants the Golden State Warriors to part ways with Draymond Green
With the Warriors suffering a 4-1 series defeat in the second round at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, many are wondering what’s next for the organization.
After all, the team’s championship window is closing fast with Stephen Curry not getting any younger. Keeping that in mind, former NBA player Vernon Maxwell believes the first step would be to say goodbye to Green.
“I love Draymond to death, but I think it’s time for that marriage to end, Draymond and the Golden State Warriors, they need to part ways with each other,” Maxwell said.
He added: “I just feel like they got to break it up and make some moves.”
Green averaged just 9.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game while shooting an underwhelming 38.9% from the field and an unacceptable 26.7% from the three-point line.
Keyon Dooling: ‘You got to bet on the youngsters’
The last few years have been confusing for Warriors fans. On one hand, they had their trusted players such as Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and Kevon Looney.
On the other hand, the team has also tried its luck grooming young players like Jonathan Kuminga. However, with Thompson’s departure last season and Green being on the hot seat this offseason, the Dubs may finally enter a new era.
Keyon Dooling is certainly in favor of this: “You got to bet on the youngsters. Draymond has served his purpose in Golden State. They maximized his potential, he’s a champion, he’s going to be forever in all of our hearts, as the heart and soul and the spirit of the Warriors dynasty.”
“He can go and imprint somewhere else and give that to a whole different demographic of people and young people that can benefit from that,” Dooling added.