Overview
- Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, the Warriors forward said he does not believe the Knicks can win at the highest level and argued their offense can be stifled.
- Green criticized New York's defensive commitment, saying having key players who "don't really want to defend" undermines championship viability.
- He named the Thunder, Nuggets, Lakers, Clippers and Warriors as true Western Conference contenders and questioned whether any Eastern team can match that tier.
- The Knicks are 2-2 after losses to the Heat and Bucks, with Jalen Brunson averaging 31.8 points through four games under new coach Mike Brown.
- Golden State opened 4-1, including holding the Clippers to 36.6% shooting, before a road loss to the Bucks on Thursday.