Draymond Green reported to have told Warriors not to trade for Lauri Markkanen.
If there’s one thing Draymond Green is never short on, it’s confidence, and volume. According to reports, the Golden State Warriors were kicking around the idea of trading for Lauri Markkanen. And Draymond allegedly stepped into the room like he was the team’s GM, head coach, and spiritual advisor all at once and said, “Nah. We’re fine.”
Bold? Yes. Surprising? Absolutely not.
Draymond has never been shy about voicing his opinions, whether it’s during a game, a podcast, or while being escorted off the court after another “incident.” But deciding the fate of a potential blockbuster trade? That’s too bold!
According to Anthony Slater, Green didn’t simply offer a veteran’s opinion, he stepped in early. He urged the team to stay grounded and remember how these high-stakes discussions tend to end. Ainge rarely blinks. The price for Markkanen would have meant picks, prospects, and pieces that matter for the Warriors’ long-term stability. Draymond respected the talent, but not the cost. And he made that clear.
And now it looks like Lauri Markkanen is proving Draymond Green wrong.
Months later, the league has its receipts. Lauri Markkanen is torching defenses with the Jazz with effortless 30-point nights and almost 40 percent shooting from deep. Every highlight clip feels like a small sting for fans who love to imagine alternate timelines. In another world, maybe that scoring punch belongs to the Warriors. Maybe those pull-ups are happening under Chase Center lights.
Are the Warriors regret skipping on Lauri? Maybe. Will Draymond take responsibility if it backfires? Absolutely not.
But give the man credit. He believes in his squad. He believes in chaos. And most importantly, he believes the best trades are the ones he personally approves.
