Draymond Green

Back into the flow of the Golden State Warriors’ offense after missing seven games, Draymond Green’s recently-recovered calf might’ve required easing in, but his all-seeing basketball mind proved ready from the jump. Predictably short on offensive hiccups during regular-season game No. 848 of his illustrious career, Golden State’s point forward throws on his invisible lime-green vest before directing traffic from the midpost area. Maneuvering the Orlando Magic’s defenders like chess pieces after threatening a through-the-paint drive, Green finishes the job with a behind-the-back dime to a backdoor-cutting teammate, securing a highlight assist thereafter. A master in the art of impacting games without gaudy scoring numbers, Green’s selfless command of the offense — and quietly-clutch two-way contributions in crunchtime — sat among the defining storylines in February 3, 2025’s win. Altering the game during his 29-minute return, Green produced an efficient four-point, seven-rebound, five-assist, one-steal tally, alongside a +9 plus-minus.