Hidden somewhere between the Golden State Warriors' march toward history and Stephen Curry's shaming of the human race at large is another equally important development.
Draymond Green is now, without question, an NBA superstar.
That is not an assertion typically made so early in the season. The Warriors aren't yet 15 games into their schedule as they journey to Staples Center for a meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night.
But these Warriors are above sample-size politics. They're an upgraded version of the squad that won 67 games and a championship last season. Additional time isn't needed to declare them one of the greatest teams of all time or to conclude that Curry is a future Hall of Famer.
Green's rise through the NBA ranks isn't sudden. It's the culmination of a process that began last year, when David Lee's hamstring injury paved the way for Green to turn an interim starting job into an $82 million role.
Even then, though, as Green showcased his versatility, finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting and helped Golden State to its first title in 40 years, the ...
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Amid Stephen Curry Revolution, Draymond Green Blossoming into NBA Superstar
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