Golden State Warriors stalwart Draymond Green showered praise on the team’s emerging talent following a commanding 128–110 triumph over the Los Angeles Lakers.
In a postgame interview, Green lauded the contributions of the youthful roster members, attributing their ascent to the team’s promising trajectory.
“I think we’re on a great trajectory,” Green remarked, emphasizing the pivotal role played by young prospects such as Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, and Trayce Jackson-Davis in unlocking the team’s potential.
Jaylen Brown to Draymond Green about the 2022 Finals:
“When you went to that level of force, we wasn’t ready, but we gon be ready this time” pic.twitter.com/ntwcF1nEtq
— CelticsUnite (@CelticsUnite18) February 18, 2024
While superstar Stephen Curry led the charge with 32 points and eight assists, the impact of the Warriors’ youthful contingent reverberated throughout the court. Jackson-Davis, a rookie, impressed with a stellar 17-point performance, while Kuminga extended his streak of double-digit scoring games to 34, adding 12 points to the tally. Podziemski contributed significantly with a team-high nine rebounds.
fun fact: draymond green leads the warriors in 3P% this season pic.twitter.com/NabvWGGUYt
— buckets (@buckets) February 23, 2024
Midseason Surge Continues
The victory against the Lakers marked the Warriors’ fourth consecutive game scoring over 125 points, a feat not achieved since 1989. The team’s midseason surge sees them victorious in nine of their last 11 outings.
Draymond Green return from suspension has bolstered the team’s performance, further propelling their momentum. The impending milestone of becoming the third Warriors player in history to reach 800 career blocks underscores Green’s enduring impact on both ends of the court.
With a record of 28–26, the Warriors currently hold a 3.5-game lead over the Utah Jazz for the coveted No. 10 seed in the Western Conference. Positioned within half a game of the Lakers for the No. 9 seed, the Warriors are poised to capitalize on their recent success and solidify their standing in the playoff race.
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green praises the team’s young talent after a win over the Lakers. Stephen Curry led with 32 points, but the youth players also made a difference. The team has been on a hot streak, winning nine of… https://t.co/peRVEFNsVs
— NBA Digest (@nba_digest) February 23, 2024
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