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Danny Green Labels Draymond Green the 'Greatest Role Player Ever,' Prompting Pushback From Paul Pierce

Pierce challenged the label on the No Fouls Given podcast, keeping an ongoing legacy debate in the spotlight.

Overview

  • Danny Green said on the No Fouls Given show that Draymond Green is the greatest role player of all time because he projects as a Hall of Famer.
  • Green argued Draymond’s value is dependent on Golden State’s system, asking whether he would be a superstar on a team like Charlotte.
  • Paul Pierce rejected the role-player tag on the same program, pointing to Draymond’s place in the Warriors’ Big 3 and invoking Dennis Rodman as a comparison.
  • Context cited across reports includes four NBA titles, four All-Star selections, the 2017 Defensive Player of the Year award, multiple All-Defensive teams, and current averages around 8.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 5.9 assists.
  • Other voices, including Jeff Teague’s “ultimate team player” description, and recent back-and-forth with Kenyon Martin, have amplified the conversation over Draymond’s status and legacy.