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Draymond Green

GSW · 2025-26Primary starterHigh evidence
Connective passer · Screener / handoff hub · Event creator · Helper / rotator · Switch big

What does Draymond Green actually supply on the floor?

Draymond Green's strongest evidenced functions are passing, rim protection, creation; the weakest available areas are interior finishing, rim pressure, rebounding. The profile is tied to GSW for 2025-26.

Function profile

2025-26 — eleven separate readings on a league scale. They are not additive.
Creation66
Rim pressure45
Shooting46
Passing75
Screening*
Interior finish35
Point of attack*
Switch coverage*
Rim protection67
Event creation52
Rebounding46

* limited evidence for that function. A dash means the evidence was insufficient — not a zero. Use the separate function strengths to evaluate role and roster fit; do not treat them as one player-value score. POA or switch conclusions require lineup, matchup, and assignment evidence beyond this profile.

Season by season

Every governed season profile on record.
SeasonTeamRoleEvidenceCreationRim pressureShootingPassingScreeningInterior finishPoint of attackSwitch coverageRim protectionEvent creationRebounding
2025-26GSWPrimary starterHigh evidence6645467535675246
2024-25GSWHigh evidence6743428243466970687749
2023-24GSWHigh evidence6949677947486366686366
2022-23GSWHigh evidence6748448655526065756156
2021-22GSWHigh evidence7352438348484245697552
2020-21GSWHigh evidence7645379056434854738048
2019-20GSWHigh evidence7651398052707849
2018-19GSWHigh evidence8143368248748150
2017-18GSWHigh evidence8257398656757857
2016-17GSWHigh evidence8252408656839069
2015-16GSWLimited evidence825770867677
2014-15GSWLimited evidence614952667583
2013-14GSWLimited evidence564550587086

What teams depended on him for

Seasons where a team's situation report named him a dependency case.
GSW · 2025-26No supported replacement lineup sample

GSW did not have a sufficiently supported observed replacement lineup for Draymond Green. The database keeps the functional-loss evidence but does not invent a replacement plan.

rotation 48%loses 17.0% of passing
Replacement evidence

No replacement lineup is supported by the available evidence.

on floor 3502 possessions · off floor 3752 possessions

GSW · 2024-25No supported replacement lineup sample

GSW did not have a sufficiently supported observed replacement lineup for Draymond Green. The database keeps the functional-loss evidence but does not invent a replacement plan.

rotation 53%loses 28.3% of passing
Replacement evidence

No replacement lineup is supported by the available evidence.

on floor 4375 possessions · off floor 3835 possessions

GSW · 2023-24Lineup performance dependence

GSW lineups performed 3.4 points per 100 possessions better with Draymond Green than without him. The best supported alternative was [Chris Paul, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Kevon Looney] over 168 possessions.

rotation 38%loses 15.9% of passing
Replacement evidence
Best observed five without him

Chris Paul · Stephen Curry · Klay Thompson · Andrew Wiggins · Kevon Looney

shrunk net 4.9520 over 168 possessions

on floor 2892 possessions · off floor 4440 possessions

GSW · 2022-23Lineup performance dependence

GSW lineups performed 8.6 points per 100 possessions better with Draymond Green than without him. The best supported alternative was [Klay Thompson, Kevon Looney, Donte DiVincenzo, Jordan Poole, Jonathan Kuminga] over 170 possessions.

rotation 58%loses 24.5% of passing
Replacement evidence
Best observed five without him

Klay Thompson · Kevon Looney · Donte DiVincenzo · Jordan Poole · Jonathan Kuminga

shrunk net 2.7770 over 170 possessions

on floor 5093 possessions · off floor 3531 possessions

GSW · 2021-22Observed replacement lineup exists

GSW had a supported lineup path without Draymond Green: [Stephen Curry, Otto Porter Jr., Andrew Wiggins, Kevon Looney, Jordan Poole] at 8.0 adjusted net points per 100 possessions over 165 possessions. This is an observed option, not proof it is universally better.

rotation 41%loses 19.0% of passing
Replacement evidence
Best observed five without him

Stephen Curry · Otto Porter Jr. · Andrew Wiggins · Kevon Looney · Jordan Poole

shrunk net 7.9560 over 165 possessions

on floor 3749 possessions · off floor 5262 possessions

GSW · 2020-21Critical basketball and lineup dependence

GSW was highly dependent on Draymond Green. Removing him cost about 34.5% of passing production, and lineups with him performed 9.6 points per 100 possessions better than lineups without him. The best supported replacement group was [Brad Wanamaker, Kent Bazemore, Andrew Wiggins, Damion Lee, Eric Paschall] over 176 possessions.

rotation 58%loses 34.5% of passing
Replacement evidence
Best observed five without him

Brad Wanamaker · Kent Bazemore · Andrew Wiggins · Damion Lee · Eric Paschall

shrunk net 1.0030 over 176 possessions

on floor 3967 possessions · off floor 2801 possessions

GSW · 2019-20Player function-loss evidence unavailable

GSW did not have enough reliable function-loss evidence to judge dependence on Draymond Green.

rotation 39%
Replacement evidence

No replacement lineup is supported by the available evidence.

on floor 2328 possessions · off floor 3562 possessions

GSW · 2018-19Lineup performance dependence

GSW lineups performed 9.4 points per 100 possessions better with Draymond Green than without him. The best supported alternative was [Andre Iguodala, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevon Looney] over 274 possessions.

rotation 58%loses 24.9% of event creation
Replacement evidence
Best observed five without him

Andre Iguodala · Kevin Durant · Stephen Curry · Klay Thompson · Kevon Looney

shrunk net 2.0240 over 274 possessions

on floor 5505 possessions · off floor 3895 possessions

GSW · 2017-18No supported replacement lineup sample

GSW did not have a sufficiently supported observed replacement lineup for Draymond Green. The database keeps the functional-loss evidence but does not invent a replacement plan.

rotation 63%loses 22.5% of passing
Replacement evidence

No replacement lineup is supported by the available evidence.

on floor 5846 possessions · off floor 3330 possessions

GSW · 2016-17Critical basketball and lineup dependence

GSW was highly dependent on Draymond Green. Removing him cost about 26.5% of event creation production, and lineups with him performed 10.8 points per 100 possessions better than lineups without him. The best supported replacement group was [David West, Shaun Livingston, Andre Iguodala, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson] over 309 possessions.

rotation 64%loses 26.5% of event creation
Replacement evidence
Best observed five without him

David West · Shaun Livingston · Andre Iguodala · Kevin Durant · Klay Thompson

shrunk net 5.4240 over 309 possessions

on floor 5786 possessions · off floor 3108 possessions

GSW · 2015-16Player function-loss evidence unavailable

GSW did not have enough reliable function-loss evidence to judge dependence on Draymond Green.

Replacement evidence
Best observed five without him

Leandro Barbosa · Shaun Livingston · Andre Iguodala · Marreese Speights · Harrison Barnes

shrunk net -2.3880 over 211 possessions

on floor 6892 possessions · off floor 2595 possessions

GSW · 2014-15Player function-loss evidence unavailable

GSW did not have enough reliable function-loss evidence to judge dependence on Draymond Green.

Replacement evidence
Best observed five without him

Leandro Barbosa · Shaun Livingston · Andre Iguodala · Marreese Speights · Harrison Barnes

shrunk net -0.1480 over 186 possessions

on floor 5934 possessions · off floor 3018 possessions

GSW · 2013-14Player function-loss evidence unavailable

GSW did not have enough reliable function-loss evidence to judge dependence on Draymond Green.

Replacement evidence
Best observed five without him

Andre Iguodala · Andrew Bogut · David Lee · Stephen Curry · Klay Thompson

shrunk net 11.6350 over 1539 possessions

on floor 3544 possessions · off floor 4122 possessions

Known contract calendar

Governed contract events naming this player — dates carry their honest quality.
GSW · 2025-26Player option decisionJun 29, 2026Outside date, not a contract deadlinereported $27.7M

Draymond Green has a reported player option for the 2027 season at a reported $27,678,571. Player controls the option. The stored date is the CBA outside date; the contract may require an earlier decision.

GSW · 2025-26Contract control horizonJun 30, 2027

Draymond Green has a reported contract-control horizon through the 2027 season. The June 30 date is a season-boundary planning proxy, not proof of exact free-agency status. The player is inside the two-season extension-review horizon, but exact eligibility and value are not certified.

GSW · 2024-25Player option decisionJun 29, 2026Outside date, not a contract deadlinereported $27.7M

Draymond Green has a reported player option for the 2027 season at a reported $27,678,571. Player controls the option. The stored date is the CBA outside date; the contract may require an earlier decision.

GSW · 2024-25Contract control horizonJun 30, 2027

Draymond Green has a reported contract-control horizon through the 2027 season. The June 30 date is a season-boundary planning proxy, not proof of exact free-agency status. The player is inside the two-season extension-review horizon, but exact eligibility and value are not certified.

GSW · 2023-24Player option decisionJun 29, 2026Outside date, not a contract deadlinereported $27.7M

Draymond Green has a reported player option for the 2027 season at a reported $27,678,571. Player controls the option. The stored date is the CBA outside date; the contract may require an earlier decision.

GSW · 2023-24Contract control horizonJun 30, 2027

Draymond Green has a reported contract-control horizon through the 2027 season. The June 30 date is a season-boundary planning proxy, not proof of exact free-agency status. No extension-review trigger is applied yet.

GSW · 2019-20Contract control horizonJun 30, 2020

Draymond Green has a reported contract-control horizon through the 2020 season. The June 30 date is a season-boundary planning proxy, not proof of exact free-agency status. The player is inside the two-season extension-review horizon, but exact eligibility and value are not certified.

GSW · 2018-19Contract control horizonJun 30, 2020

Draymond Green has a reported contract-control horizon through the 2020 season. The June 30 date is a season-boundary planning proxy, not proof of exact free-agency status. The player is inside the two-season extension-review horizon, but exact eligibility and value are not certified.

GSW · 2017-18Contract control horizonJun 30, 2020

Draymond Green has a reported contract-control horizon through the 2020 season. The June 30 date is a season-boundary planning proxy, not proof of exact free-agency status. The player is inside the two-season extension-review horizon, but exact eligibility and value are not certified.

GSW · 2016-17Contract control horizonJun 30, 2020

Draymond Green has a reported contract-control horizon through the 2020 season. The June 30 date is a season-boundary planning proxy, not proof of exact free-agency status. No extension-review trigger is applied yet.

Function scores, roles, dependence records and contract events are separate evidence. No combined player value, trade value or ranking is computed from them, and none of them is a causal impact claim.