Many teams crumble under pressure at the sole thought of making the NBA Finals. But the Golden State Warriors have been at that stage way too many times to feel overwhelmed by the situation.
The Dubs are on the verge of winning their fourth NBA championship in six trips to the Finals over the past eight years. Statistically speaking, theyâve had better odds to win the ring than to miss the playoffs over that run.
Needless to say, that means Draymond Green sure knows what heâs talking about when he talks about the NBA Finals, the physical and mental burden that comes with reaching that stage, and how tough itâs been for them.
Draymond Green Reflects On How Tough It Is To Make The NBA Finals
âAfter the last two years, you just realize itâs not guaranteed,â Green said.âAnything can happen in the blink of an eye that changes everything. So you just understand that you donât have these opportunities often, and when you do, you have to enjoy them, embrace them, and share them with the people you love.â
Stephen Curry Defends Green From All Criticism
Green has faced plenty of backlash throughout the series. Heâs struggled offensively and wasnât his usual self defensively, either. Even so, Stephen Curry wonât tolerate any Green slander:
âIn a situation like this series where things are not as smooth and you have some rough patches, he finds a way to respond with the right energy and approach and toughness that, if youâre watching the game, you notice him at all times because heâs kind of everywhere,â Curry said. âWe need that grit. We are not in the Finals without him playing at such a high level all year long, the first three series.â
The Dubs are just one win away from making even more history. Curry, Thompson, and Green are the trio with the most wins at this stage, but even they realize that nothing is given or easy in this business.
