Draymond Green was named to the NBA's first-team all-defense for the fifth time, reinforcing his status as one of the league's elite defenders. The 35-year-old standout received 81 first-place and 17 second-place votes, making him the only Warrior recognized. He previously ranked third in Defensive Player of the Year voting. Green's defensive impact helped his team secure the NBA's best defense during the season's latter half. Coach Steve Kerr praised his intelligence and defensive skills, drawing comparisons to legends Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman. Green's approach emphasizes teamwork and situational awareness over mere statistics.
Statistics don't always tell the story, Green said during the regular season. Some guys get the stats and can be a liability to their defense.
You can see the parallels, the length, the physicality, and ultimately it's up here, it's the brain, and Dennis and Scottie were the two smartest defenders I've ever been around.
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