Draymond Green ‘frustrated’ by constant defensive centers

Draymond Green continues to make headlines as Golden State The Warriors are going through a tough 2025-26 campaign. On top of that, the veteran star may have frustrations with his defensive assignments.

Green is in his 14th NBA season, all with the Warriors. He had the privilege of helping the franchise win four championships as one of their stars, shining as one of their best defenders and playmakers.

However, this season has presented challenges for Green and the Warriors. Green has been inconsistent on the offensive side of the ball and recently fell out with head coach Steve Kerr. This has it resulted in rumours surrounding both sides, as NBA insider Mark Spears reported during a Dec. 23 appearance on ESPN’s NBA Today.

“I hear Draymond is a little frustrated that he has to guard centers and that he has guys that are 40-50 pounds heavier than him every night,” Spears said.

Mark Spears:

“I hear Draymond is a little frustrated that he has to guard centers and that he has guys that are 40-50 pounds heavier than him every night.” pic.twitter.com/h5966kV8Z5

— Oh no, it’s not (@ohnohedidnt24) December 23, 2025

What’s next for Draymond Green, Warriors

Draymond Green has a solid reputation for playing the tallest and strongest stars on opposing teams. However, as he ages as he approaches 36 next March, he could use fewer of those assignments to be more useful on both sides of the ball.

Green continues to pad the stat sheet despite not matching his shooting accuracy. In 24 games in the season, he is averaging 8.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. He is shooting 40.9% from the field, including 32.7% from beyond the arc and 61.5% from the free throw line.

Golden State has a 15-15 record on the season, holding the eighth spot in the Western Conference standings. They are 1.5 games ahead of the Memphis Grizzlies and 2.5 ahead of the Portland Trail Blazers, while trailing the Phoenix Suns by one game and the Houston Rockets by four games.

The Warriors will continue their preparations for the next match, because they are at home. They host the Dallas Mavericks in a Christmas showdown at 5pm ET.