An undersized, overlooked big man overcomes his supposed physical shortcomings to become an All-Star, NBA Champion and one of the most dominant defensive players of his era.
If you happened to catch the Warriors' preseason opener this past weekend, then it most definitely should.
Prior to tipoff of that preseason clash against the Denver Nuggets, Golden State forward Draymond Green was presented with the 2017 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award for his stalwart defensive performance throughout the Warriors' 2017 championship season. Green knew the trophy was coming. He did not, however, know who would be presenting him with it.