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Draymond Green Says OKC Kevin Durant Was His Toughest Cover, Names Nikola Jokic as His Hardest Current Matchup

Green delivered the assessment on Kai Cenat’s Twitch stream, highlighting how his toughest assignments have shifted over time.

Overview

  • Appearing on Kai Cenat’s stream Tuesday, Green said the Oklahoma City version of Kevin Durant was the hardest player he has guarded in his career.
  • He recalled having “no chance” early against Durant before learning more about his game and improving his approach.
  • Green identified Denver’s Nikola Jokic as his most difficult matchup right now, calling the Nuggets center the toughest among his regular assignments.
  • He declined to name another challenging Western Conference big man, saying he would not give that opponent a perceived edge by acknowledging it publicly.
  • As context, Durant captured four scoring titles with the Thunder and later won two championships alongside Green with the Warriors following their stint as teammates beginning in 2016.