Draymond Green was overjoyed after getting a chance to play in front of nearly 70,000 fans in an NBA game against the Spurs.
Draymond Green is one of the more accomplished collegiate players in the NBA right now. While he wasn't a superstar during his time with the Michigan State Spartans, he earned his respect by being a dependable forward on a team that made it to consecutive Final Fours. He loved playing in college, but NBA games just aren't as electric.
NBA crowds don't come close to the insane crowds in the NCAA and Draymond has spoken about this previously. Today, he got to experience a college atmosphere in the NBA as the Spurs set the record for single-game attendance with the Warriors in the house. Draymond described playing in the game after the Warriors' big win.
“It was very fun. It’s funny, I said to somebody at the beginning of the game, it feels like you’re playing in the Final Four all over again. To have that experience, like you leave that and never think you’re gonna experience it again. I think this is a great thing that the Spurs organization did. I was happy that we were the game and the team that could be a part of it, because this is a special night.” (h/t ClutchPoints)
Even though the Spurs were not expected to compete against the Warriors, the fans stayed electric throughout as the Spurs celebrated the 50th anniversary of their franchise. It was a memorable night and the Warriors put on an offensive show for the crowd in the Alamodome.
Are Draymond Green's Days On The Warriors Limited?
Draymond Green has openly said that his career-long stint with the Warriors might be coming to a close soon, as he expects to enter free agency either this year or the next. He said that this is a business and nobody will keep him around just because of his contributions to the team, something he isn't offended by.
Green has been incredibly important for the Warriors this season, carrying the load defensively. His departure will severely impact the team but they will hope that players like Jonathan Kuminga can develop quickly enough to replace what Draymond was providing to them for the last decade.
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