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Michigan State great Draymond Green almost went to Michigan. This moment changed his mind

Golden State coach Steve Kerr and forward Draymond Green talk about the frustrations with the season as the Warriors are last in the West. Arizona Republic

Draymond Green watched from the Breslin Center floor as his No. 23 went up to the rafters, the highest honor a college basketball program can bestow.

During the early December game against Duke, Michigan State basketball christened the former Saginaw star and college All-American who has gone on to become an NBA champion and All-Star.

But it almost didn't happen.

Green was almost a Wolverine.

The Golden State Warriors forward was a guest on Showtime's "All the Smoke" with former NBA players Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson.