Green had his career year during the 2016-17 season, averaging 10.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.4 blocks. His efforts led to him being named Defensive Player of the Year.

Kendrick Perkins is the last man Draymond Green would have ever imagined batting on his side. Yet, somehow, after years of rivalry, both online and offline, Perkins now finds himself defending ...

However, Perkins recognized Green is more than just a defensive star. That time when Draymond Green stopped a 2-on-1 fastbreak by himself in emphatic fashion.

Michigan State legend Draymond Green is probably one of the most underrated players in NBA history. His on-court antics certainly haven't helped his case, serving as a distraction from the value ...

Kendrick Perkins defends Draymond Green after Kenyon Martin took a shot at him: "He's one of the greatest defenders that we've ever seen" originally appeared on Basketball Network.

But Draymond Green was a f****** monster on the defensive side of things," Perkins added. There's no doubt Green has regressed offensively, but he was a legit third option at the peak of his game.