- ABC News
- November 22, 2016
INDIANAPOLIS -- They're only 14 games into the regular season, but that isn't preventing the Golden State Warriors from campaigning for an individual honor on behalf of Draymond Green. "I hope he wins [Defensive Player of the Year]," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said after Monday's 120-83 win over the Indiana Pacers. "We're well aware of how great ( San Antonio Spurs forward) Kawhi Leonard is. And it's one of those votes that the last couple years could have gone either way, but I would love to see Draymond rewarded for his efforts." Kevin Durant weighed in as well. "Why not? That's my teammate. He's covering a lot of ground for us guarding one through five," he said. "Rebounding, blocking shots, he's doing it all. That stuff is a popularity contest, so my campaign starts now: Draymond Green for Defensive Player of the Year. So hopefully you guys realize what he does on the court, the small things that go into being a great...