“He’s the best defender I’ve ever seen in my life. He rises to the occasion,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “On top of being a great defender, he’s an incredible competitor. We’ve seen it. I’ve seen it for 11 years. Game on the line, Draymond making a stop. It’s like having Steph Curry take the shot.”

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks made a controversial statement regarding Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green after Jimmy Butler's injury.

Dillon Brooks #9 of the Houston Rockets defends Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half in Game Two of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 23, 2025 in Houston, Texas. / Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images