Draymond Green's future with the Golden State Warriors is up in the air with the NBA's trade deadline looming. It's entirely possible that his dynastic run with the team that drafted him will come to an end and Tuesday night's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers will be his last game with the organization. Things did not go well for the Warriors in the 113-94 defeat that dropped them to 27-24 on the year, good for eighth in the Western Conference.
But Green was able to look at the big picture when weighing in on the situation with the media.
"I think a lot of people want to know how I feel about it, like am I upset about it," Green said. "I'm not at all. If that's what's best for this organization, that's what's best for the organization."
Draymond Green on possibility that was his last game with the Warriors: “If it ends, what a f****** run it has been.”
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 4, 2026
He said he would not be “upset” if they trade him “if that’s what’s best for this organization.” pic.twitter.com/lhCx8OTfst
"If it ends, what a f------ run it has been," Green added.
By any metric, Green is right. In his 13-plus years in the Bay Area he has been the edgy heart of a ridiculously successful franchise and an integral part of four NBA championships. He's excelled playing the perfect role for his skill set and more than likely will be a Hall of Famer for his efforts.
Before Tuesday night's game, Green's longtime coach, Steve Kerr, relayed his conversations with Green about the situation.
“I talked to him a little bit about it yesterday,” Kerr said. “I just try to get a feel for what’s out there and what’s happening. If I need to step in and say something or talk to a guy, I’ll do that. This is probably the first time since I’ve been here that his name has been mentioned in trade talks. It’s different, but it’s also part of the league and part of almost every player’s journey.”
Asked about those comments. Green revealed their impact.
"That's when it got real for me," he said. "Maybe I should be a little more worried about this than I am."
"That's when it got real for me."
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) February 4, 2026
Draymond Green details his conversation with Steve Kerr about the possibility of being traded pic.twitter.com/fHFAb0w3KD
Whatever happens with Green, his legacy as an all-time great member of the franchise is eternally cemented. And if his existence helps the Warriors land Giannis Antetokounmpo then it will be one last act for fans to appreciate.
Or he could wake up on Friday still a member of the band, playing rhythm guitar for Stephen Curry as he has forever with the goal of sneaking into the playoffs and making some noise.
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