In the past, the Golden State Warriors have had two very different plans for the center position in the regular season and postseason. In the playoffs, Draymond Green is maybe the most unique center in the league; he makes smallball work defensively by providing the post defense of a center and the perimeter defense of a guard. Offensively, he pushes the pace so much that few true centers can stay on the floor.
But playing center as an undersized big is not always a smart decision. The wear and tear, especially during the regular season, is tough on Green’s body, and rest is crucial for the Warriors’ playoff runs.