Draymond Green had a lot to say after the Warriors‘ brutal 112-86 loss to the Miami Heat—but not all of it made sense. While head coach Steve Kerr openly admitted the team got “out-coached, out-worked, and out-played,” Green took a different route. Instead of acknowledging the Warriors’ defensive collapse, he insisted they actually did a “pretty good job” contesting shots.
That’s a bold take, considering the Heat shot 68% from three.
If there’s one thing Green prides himself on, it’s defense. He’s the heart of the Warriors’ defensive identity, the loudest voice in the locker room, and the guy who sets the tone every night. But after getting torched by Miami from deep, his postgame comments sounded like someone desperately trying to avoid the truth.
“I thought we did a pretty good job defensively of contesting it,” Green said. “Yeah, they got some open ones. That’s the NBA. You work to create open shots, that’s what happens.”
That’s what happens? Really? The Heat hit 17 threes like it was a casual shoot-around, and Green’s takeaway was that it was just a normal part of the game? Even if the Warriors did contest a few shots, the bigger issue was their slow rotations, miscommunications, and lack of urgency—all things that Green usually calls the team out for. But this time, he didn’t.
Meanwhile, Kerr didn’t hold back. “It felt like we got demoralized,” he admitted. That’s a coach seeing the problem for what it is. Meanwhile, Green stays headstrong, acting like this was just a fluke shooting night for Miami.
A ‘Weird’ Experience Playing Against Andrew Wiggins
While Green dodged questions about the Warriors’ struggles, he did open up about one thing—how strange it felt playing against Andrew Wiggins.
“It was crazy,” Green admitted. “We’ve been teammates now since about 2019. To see him on the other side, it’s weird.”
And it showed. The Warriors had no answer for Wiggins’ defense, as he racked up three blocks and led the game in steals. Offensively, he wasn’t spectacular—just 10 points on 4-of-13 shooting—but his overall impact was exactly what Miami needed. Meanwhile, Golden State’s starters were held to just two points each in the first half, the first time that’s happened in over a decade.
Feb 15, 2025; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) talks to the media during the NBA All Star-Practice at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
For Green, this was more than just another game. Wiggins was a key piece of the Warriors’ 2022 championship run, and Green has always spoken highly of his importance to their success. Back in 2024, he even said, “When we have an aggressive Andrew Wiggins… we win championships.” Well, Wiggins was aggressive in this game—but for Miami.
Golden State isn’t just losing games—they’re losing their identity. Green can talk about leading by example all he wants, but if he won’t acknowledge the team’s biggest problem, how can they fix it?
Kerr sees it. The numbers prove it. The fans know it. The only question left is: When will Draymond Green admit it?
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