How does Draymond Green's height compare to some of the greatest power forwards of all time?
Draymond Green is definitely one of the most polarizing players in NBA history. Golden State Warriors fans love him because of the accomplishments he has had with the team. However, the rest of the league is torn on how they feel about him. Green is the type of person who loves to talk trash and say it on your face. His antics on the court sometimes get him a lot of heat.
Whether you love or hate him, Draymond Green's intensity on the court is a significant reason why he's a top-20 player in the power forward position. So, how was he able to keep up at the forward position, only standing 6' 6"?
Here's a breakdown of how Draymond Green's height compares to that of the top NBA power forwards of all time.
#5 Draymond Green (6' 6")
When looking at Draymond Green's stats, they aren't something fans would go crazy about.
Green is averaging 8.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.4 steals and one block per game in his career. Nothing impressive, to say the least, but what makes Draymond Green one of the all-time greats is the fact that his defensive efforts helped the Golden State Warriors win four rings.
#4 Tim Duncan (6' 9")
Tim Duncan is an NBA legend who played two positions in his career. Because of that, he became one of the all-time greats in both the center and power forward positions.
Duncan is, without a doubt, the best Spurs player of all time. Although he wasn't particularly entertaining to watch, he was unquestionably one of the best basketball players ever in terms of efficiency.
He had a per-game average of 19 points, 10.8 rebounds, three assists and 2.2 blocks. He has five NBA titles, three Finals MVPs, two league MVPs, is a 15-time All-Star, and was once named MVP of the All-Star Game.
#3 Karl Malone (6' 9")
Karl Malone is one of the NBA legends who never won a championship. He has two MVP awards, 11 All-NBA First Team selections, 14 All-Star selections and three All-Defensive First Team selections.
Malone played for 19 seasons, spending most of his career with the Utah Jazz before joining the LA Lakers in 2003. "The Mailman" had one of the biggest physiques in the league. He was a strong power forward who averaged 25 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.4 steals per game in his career.
#2 Kevin Garnett (6' 11")
Kevin Garnett was similar to the way Draymond Green acts on the court. Garnett loved to get in people's faces and make their lives a living hell with his annoying behavior.
"The Big Ticket" has an NBA title, a league MVP, nine All-NBA Team selections, 15 All-Star selections, one Defensive Player of the Year award and nine All-Defensive First Team selections.
Garnett averaged 17.8 points, 10 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.3 steals per game. His best season was back in 2004 when he won the MVP award averaging 24.2 points, 13.9 rebounds, five assists, 2.2 blocks and 1.5 steals per game.
#1 Dirk Nowitzki (7' 0")
Despite standing 7 feet, Dirk Nowitzki mostly played at the power forward position. Nowitzki was a one-of-a-kind forward at the time considering that his position is known for scoring inside the paint. He revolutionized the stretch four wherein power forwards are assigned plays involving a 3-point shot.
Nowitzki averaged 20.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists. He's one of the greatest shooters at his position in NBA history. The German legend accomplished winning an NBA title, one Finals MVP and one league MVP. Nowitzki also received 12 All-NBA selections and 14 All-Star selections.