"Don't forget about Dray": Veteran Warriors forward Draymond Green provides timely reminder of his defensive presence

Draymond Green has found new tread on his tires this season after missing 27 games last season due to a suspension, re-establishing himself as one of the top defensive players in the NBA.

On Wednesday, Green neutralized Zion Williamson in Golden State's matchup versus the New Orleans Pelicans. He spoke to ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk about his defensive effort.

"All summer hearing everyone talk about (Chet Holmgren) and (Victor Wembanyama). ... Don't forget about Dray," Green said after the game.

In four games this season, Green is averaging 4.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists, along with 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks in 24.0 minutes per game. He's shooting 38.5% from the field and an eye-popping 42.9% from 3-point range.

Green has received immense praise following his heroic effort versus Williamson and the Pelicans.

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Draymond Green, Warriors top New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday

Spearheaded by an impressive performance from Draymond Green, the Golden State Warriors topped the New Orleans Pelicans 104-89 on Wednesday night. In 30 minutes of action, Green posted 14 points, six assists, five blocks and four rebounds on 5-of-11 shooting, finding the mark on 3-of-5 3-point attempts.

Draymond Green held Williamson to 5-of-20 shooting the lowest field-goal percentage of Williamson's career. The Warriors veteran had the 10th game of his career with five or more blocks in a game and was one of six Golden State players to score in double figures.

Along with Dray Green, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Brandin Podziemski, Jonathan Kuminga, Kyle Anderson and Buddy Hield, scored at least 10 points in the win. Hield led the way with a team-high 21 points on 8-of-19 shooting.

The Warriors topped the Pelicans on the second leg of their back-to-back. Golden State had beaten the Pelicans 124-106 on Tuesday night. The Warriors improve to 4-1 on the season after five games.

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