Draymond Green believes Kristaps Porzingis could be a game-changer for the Golden State Warriors. Green praised Porzingis' size, rim protection, and shooting, calling him "the missing piece to the Boston championship."
The Golden State Warriors made a splash at the trade deadline, acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield.
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While the deal closes Kuminga's chapter in Golden State, the spotlight is on how Porzingis fits into the roster, and Draymond Green reaction makes it clear he sees a game-changing impact.
"I like it. Add more size, more rim protection, more shooting," Green said per Anthony Slater of ESPN. "He was the missing piece to the Boston championship."
Porzingis helped the Boston Celtics win the 2024 NBA title before moving to Atlanta last summer.
Offensively, Porzingis stretches the floor in ways few big men can. Before his last game on January 7, he was averaging 17.1 points and 5.1 rebounds.
His shooting opens driving lanes for Stephen Curry and enhances the Warriors' motion offense, creating opportunities that weren't possible with a traditional center.
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