Draymond Green has long been known for speaking his mind, even when it ruffles feathers across the league. One moment that stands out came after Joel Embiid’s 46-point explosion against the Warriors in March 2023. Postgame, Embiid told Green, “ You know why I played like that tonight? Because you said [someone else] was the hardest guy to guard in the league. So I took that personally .” Green’s words carried weight, enough to fuel the to-be MVP to a monster scoring night. But who was Draymond really talking about?

That mystery name was Nikola Jokic. Green has often pointed to the three-time MVP as his most challenging assignment; the numbers tell the story. In Jokic’s last 10 games against the Warriors, his stats are elite: 29.2 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game. His size

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