The Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis The Draymond Green Show w/Baron Davis - Warriors lose to Wolves, Steph's injury & incident w/ Minnesota fan
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May 17, 2025 Draymond Green and Baron Davis dive deep into the Warriors' playoff exit against the Timberwolves and the impact of Steph Curry's injury. They reflect on standout performances by Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert while addressing a controversial fan incident. The duo discusses how the Jimmy Butler trade revitalized the team and the promising emergence of young players in Curry's absence. Additionally, they analyze fierce rivalries in the playoffs and the ongoing back-and-forth between Kevin Durant and Emmanuel Acho.
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Matchups Define Playoff Series
- Matchups drastically influence playoff series outcomes when key players are injured or absent.
- Losing Steph Curry changed defensive assignments and disrupted Warriors' game plan against the Timberwolves.
Draymond vs Julius Randle Battles
- Draymond recounts his playoff battles against Julius Randle, highlighting Randle's unique offensive moves.
- He admits Randle was one of his toughest defensive matchups in his career.
Effective Use of Rudy Gobert's Strengths
- Minnesota Timberwolves used coaching strategies to put Rudy Gobert in favorable defensive positions.
- This approach reduced his defensive weaknesses and increased team effectiveness against the Warriors.