Draymond Green Reveals Just How Hard It Is To Guard Kevin Durant

Draymond Green knows just how difficult it can be to match up against KD.

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Draymond Green and Kevin Durant were teammates for three years and during that time, there were instances in which they were at odds. When KD left the Warriors, some felt like it was all Green's doing, although, since that time, the two have patched things up and are good friends. In fact, they won Olympic Gold together this past year and their chemistry is still very solid on the court.

Last night, Green and Durant were back on the cour together as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Brooklyn Nets. Durant was held to just 19 points all while Green had himself a solid outing. After the game, Green spoke to ClutchPoints about what it's like guarding Durant and how KD continues to be one of the best in the world.

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"When you're playing against a guy like Kevin, you're never just stopping him," Green said. "You're never locking him down. It's always going to come down to a matter of whether he misses or makes shots, and you just try to make those shots as tough as you can."


Clearly, Green has a ton of respect for KD and it is easy to see why. Durant is a player who commands your respect, and at this point in his career, he can safely be called the best player in the entire league.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.