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“What a f—cking run it has been” - Draymond Green reacts to being dangled in trade rumors
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Draymond Green has played his entire 13-year career with the Golden State Warriors and has been, alongside Steph Curry , one of the pillars that propped the franchise's dynasty. With four titles, four All-Star selections, nine All-Defensive team citations and a Defensive Player of the Year trophy, the 6'6" forward is a beloved — and sometimes infuriating — sports figure in the Bay Area.
However, with the Warriors facing a crossroads at the NBA trade deadline, the end could be nigh for Green's tenure with Golden State. Rumors have been swirling that the team is open to trading the fiery power forward away in a package that they hope would net them two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo .
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Following the Warriors' 113-94 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Green took to the podium and reflected on what could have been his final game in a Golden State uniform.
All for the team
When all is said and done, Dray will be remembered for the selflessness with which he played. Though undersized at the four, he never hesitated to give his body up for the greater good of the team. In addition, it was his court vision and passing that unlocked the Warriors' dynamic offense, often leading to highlight-reel backdoor cuts and Curry's three-pointers.
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And if that indeed was his last game for the Warriors, he remained selfless to a fault, saying he doesn't mind getting traded, so long as the team benefits from the move.
"Am I upset about it? I'm not at all," Green said . "If that's what's best for this organization, that's what's best for the organization. I'm not like, 'Oh man, they f—cked me over or something like that. I don't really feel that way."
With Giannis widely expected to be moved before the trade deadline, the Warriors intend to pounce on the opportunity to acquire the 6'11" game-changer and pair him with their resident generational player — Steph.
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However, it will obviously take a king's ransom to get the Bucks to part with Giannis. The Warriors are hoping that a package highlighted by Green, young aces Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski , and draft assets would be enough to get it done.
A heck of a run
Being a veteran, Draymond knows how the league runs and he's not at all bitter about being dangled in trade talks. What he is, though, is grateful to have been part of such a historic run.
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"I don't know that it ends at 13 and a half, but if it does, what a f—cking run it has been," Green relayed. "What a f—cking run it has been. So that's just how I feel… I'm blessed, I'm lucky, I'm grateful. … I don't know that it ends or whatnot. I don't. We'll all see. But if it does, it does. All good things must come to an end at some point."
With the Warriors losing superstar wingman Jimmy Butler to an ACL tear last month, the Warriors have struggled to keep their heads above water, losing five of their last seven matches. It's crystal clear that the roster needs an upgrade, even if it means parting with their prized power forward.
This story was originally published by Basketball Network on Feb 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the Latest News section. Add Basketball Network as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
