{"id":7706,"date":"2024-12-05T03:50:06","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T03:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=7706"},"modified":"2024-12-05T03:50:06","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T03:50:06","slug":"draymond-green-goes-viral-for-recreating-disappointed-fan-meme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=7706","title":{"rendered":"Draymond Green goes viral for recreating disappointed fan meme.."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_675,w_1200,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,f_auto,h_900,q_auto,w_1600\/v1\/m\/3\/8\/38ca5fc45e98ce04a9aadf9afec7ed383c0736a3\/Warriors-news-Draymond-Green-goes-viral-for-recreating-disappointed-fan-meme.jpg\" alt=\"Draymond Green goes viral for recreating disappointed fan meme\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ac_94733776\" class=\"article_chunk type_50\">\n<div class=\"froala-view custom-theme first_text_block\">\n<p>The\u00a0Golden State Warriors\u00a0couldn\u2019t overcome the Denver Nuggets in their latest NBA Cup game. Luckily, they still secured a spot in the next round.\u00a0Draymond Green\u2019s absence, due to left calf tightness, is a major setback for the Warriors, as his impact is felt on both offense and defense.<\/p>\n<p>Green\u2019s absence allowed the Nuggets to dominate offensively, leaving the defensive specialist helpless on the sidelines. A viral image of Green, looking dejected and\u00a0reminiscent of a popular meme, has spread across X (formerly Twitter).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ac_94733777\" class=\"article_chunk type_51\"><center><\/p>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=true&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1864343526940475404&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fclutchpoints.com%2Fwarriors-news-draymond-green-viral-recreating-disappointed-fan-meme&amp;sessionId=e92dfeb7dc5dd7b370eb8505fd41922570f6aedb&amp;siteScreenName=yardbarker&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=500px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\" data-tweet-id=\"1864343526940475404\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/center><\/div>\n<div id=\"ac_94733778\" class=\"article_chunk type_50\">\n<div class=\"froala-view custom-theme \">\n<p>The 4-time NBA Champion has played in every game this season, and his defensive influence has been crucial. The Warriors\u2019 defense sits at fifth in the league, thanks in large part to his presence. In 28.5 minutes per game, he averages 8.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, nearly 6 assists, along with a steal and a block.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Warriors struggling against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets without\u00a0Draymond Green<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ac_94733779\" class=\"article_chunk type_51\">\n<div class=\"remote_image_container\"><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Warriors-Draymond-Green-on-the-court.jpg\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<div class=\"remote_image_caption\">Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts during the first half of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chase Center.\u00a0John Hefti-Imagn Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ac_94733780\" class=\"article_chunk type_50\">\n<div class=\"froala-view custom-theme \">\n<p>While no one can completely contain 3-time MVP Nikola Jokic, Draymond Green consistently rises to the challenge, forcing him to work for every point \u2014an overwhelming assignment, but someone has to step up.<\/p>\n<p>Green\u2019s performance against the Nuggets in his last ten games has been solid: 9.2 points, 8.3 assists, and 6.3 rebounds per game, along with shooting 54.7% from the field and 38.1% from three. The Warriors are 1-9 in their last 10 games against the Nuggets.<\/p>\n<p>The last time Draymond Green matched up with Nikola Jokic, it wasn\u2019t pretty for Green. In just over seven minutes, Jokic scored 15 points on 6-of-13 shooting, dished out six assists, and missed only three of four from deep. By the end, Jokic had a stunning triple-double: 32 points, 16 rebounds, and 16 assists.<\/p>\n<p>The Warriors clearly felt Green\u2019s absence throughout the game. Despite holding two double-digit leads, they allowed the Jokic-led Nuggets to erase both deficits.<\/p>\n<p>Golden State is currently in a rough patch, having lost five straight games after starting the season 12-3. Following this streak, they\u2019ve dropped to the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a 12-8 record.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Warriors\u2019 depth is a double-edged sword<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>At the start of the season, the Warriors thrived on their depth, leading them to win 12 of their first 15 games. However, as the season has progressed, flaws have surfaced in their approach. The problem doesn\u2019t lie in Kerr\u2019s system, but in the inconsistency of their depth, which has started to impact the team\u2019s overall performance.<\/p>\n<p>Though it\u2019s unproven, the brief playing time for both Stephen Curry and Draymond Green may have contributed to lingering injuries. Notably, Green is dealing with the same calf issue that troubled him last season. Meanwhile,\u00a0Curry is struggling\u00a0with a persistent knee injury that he admits could continue to bother him throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>In their latest game against the Nuggets, using a standard 10-man rotation, the Warriors nearly defeated the defending NBA champions. They even held a double-digit lead heading into the fourth quarter. However, a lack of composure from Golden State and precise execution from the Nuggets ultimately reversed the outcome.<\/p>\n<p>When Draymond Green returns, a regular 10-man rotation could yield better results, especially with Curry\u2019s dynamic play. Their minutes may need to increase, but with more rest periods rather than constant movement. Ultimately, much will depend on how Steve Kerr navigates this slump.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0Golden State Warriors\u00a0couldn\u2019t overcome the Denver Nuggets in their latest NBA Cup game. 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