Draymond Green still brings plenty to the table - defensive grit, vocal leadership, and a high basketball IQ that’s helped define the Warriors’ dynasty. But if there was ever a time when he posed a real threat as a scorer, that time is firmly in the rearview mirror.
The numbers this season paint a pretty stark picture. As of December 22, Green has logged 75 turnovers - and just 72 made field goals.
That’s not a stat you expect to see from a player who’s been a key cog in one of the most successful teams of the past decade. Even in his prime, Green was never a volume scorer, but this is uncharted territory for him.
For the first time in his career, he's turning the ball over more than he's putting the ball in the basket.
That imbalance is reflected in his assist-to-turnover ratio as well. With 122 assists to those 75 turnovers, it’s one of the least efficient distributions of his career. Green has long been known as a point-forward type who can facilitate the offense, but the sharpness just hasn’t been there this season.
Statistically, Green is averaging 8.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game - numbers that look serviceable on the surface. But the efficiency tells a different story.
He’s shooting just 40.9% from the field, 32.7% from three, and 61.5% from the free-throw line. Those marks are well below league average and offer little offensive support for a Warriors team that’s already thin on consistent scoring options beyond Stephen Curry.
And that’s really the heart of the issue. Golden State continues to lean heavily on Curry to carry the scoring load, and without enough offensive firepower around him - especially from veterans like Green - the burden only grows heavier. Green’s current form isn’t helping lighten that load.
To be clear, Green’s value has never been purely about scoring. His defensive versatility, ability to switch across positions, and his role as the emotional engine of the team are still part of his identity. But in a season where the Warriors are struggling to find rhythm and consistency, every possession matters - and right now, Green’s offensive inefficiency is costing them more than it’s helping.
At 35, Green is at the stage of his career where physical decline is natural. But the Warriors need him to adapt - not necessarily by scoring more, but by being sharper with the ball, making better decisions, and limiting the kind of mistakes that are starting to pile up.
Because if Golden State wants to stay competitive in a loaded Western Conference, they’ll need more than just vintage Curry performances. They’ll need smarter, steadier contributions from their longtime core - and that starts with Draymond.