Draymond Green reacts to the Thunder’s 74th win in NBA history

The Golden State Warriors they know better than anyone what it takes to chase history, and now, even one of the architects of the NBA’s most iconic regular season is paying tribute to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s blazing start.

After Oklahoma City went 21-1, comparisons to the 73-win Warriors from 2015-16 began to grow louder. And while most in the league are hesitant to accept the possibility, Draymond Green did not shy away from the conversation.

Speaking after the Warriors’ recent matchup with OKC, Green was blunt, honest, and even a little nostalgicwith a surprising confession thrown in. “It’s tough, man, but I think they’re capable,” Green said when asked about the Thunder’s chances of chasing 73 or even 74 wins.

“They’re more than capable. I think 73 wins took a few years off my life. It’s tough. But they’re capable of a lot.”

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“You only need so many things to go right, from health, although they kind of go through health issues, so it doesn’t seem to matter.”

Green, who anchored Golden State’s dynasty-level defense and emotional identity during that historic run, knows firsthand how exhausting the pursuit can be, mentally, physically and emotionally.

Then came his greatest saying quote. “I think 73 wins took a few years off my life,” Green joked. “But like I said, they’re capable of a lot. They’re more than capable.”

For a player known for his confidence, fire and competitive edge, hearing Green publicly acknowledge another team’s historic potential adds credibility to the conversation.

The Thunder have become one of the most balanced forces in the NBA: a blend of elite defense, elite efficiency and an ego-free roster built around MVP-caliber Shai Gilgeous-Alexander play.

Although it is still early, the start was so dominant that the historical viewing has already begun.

Green didn’t downplay the difficulty, but he didn’t dismiss it either.

If a 73-win season for the Warriors is the standard, the Thunder could finally be the first team since then to make this pursuit a reality.

And Draymond Green, of all people, just flagged the possibility.