Should the Warriors move on from Draymond Green?

Draymond Green is undoubtedly a talented and versatile player, but there are signs that his performance has been declining in recent years. When examining his stats, there are several metrics that suggest a downward trend in his on-court performance.

Firstly, let's take a look at his scoring average over the past few years:

| Season  | Points per game |

| 2017-18 | 11.0            |

| 2018-19 | 7.4             |

| 2019-20 | 8.0             |

| 2020-21 | 7.0             |

As we can see, Green's scoring average has been steadily decreasing over the past four seasons, from 11.0 points per game in 2017-18 to just 7.0 points per game in 2020-21. While it is true that Green is not known for his scoring ability, his decreasing scoring average is a concerning trend nonetheless.

Green's field goal percentage has also been decreasing year over year, and his three-point shooting percentage has remained stagnant. This indicates that his shooting accuracy has been declining.

Green's points per game have continued to decrease, dropping from 7.0 points per game in the 2020-21 season to just 4.2 points per game in the 2021-22 season. However, his rebound and assist numbers remain consistent, which shows that he is still an essential contributor to the team in terms of facilitating offense and rebounding the ball. 

His field goal percentage has slightly increased to 43.9%, but his three-point percentage has decreased to just 20.0%, which is a concerning trend. Green's defensive contributions also remain significant, with 1.4 steals and 0.6 blocks per game.

Overall, while Green's role on the team has shifted towards more of a facilitator than a scorer, his declining shooting accuracy and inconsistent three-point shooting remain concerning trends.

Moreover, Green has been suspended in crucial games in the playoffs, which has negatively impacted the Warriors' chances of success. In the 2016 NBA Finals, Green was suspended for Game 5 due to accumulating too many flagrant fouls. The Warriors lost that game and eventually lost the series. In the 2019 playoffs, Green was suspended for Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals, and the Warriors lost that game and the series.

Lastly, Green was suspended again in Game 2 of the 2021-22 season against the Kings. This is concerning for the Warriors as Green is a key player and the team needs him on the court to have the best chance of winning.

While Green has undoubtedly been a valuable player for the Warriors over the years, his declining performance and suspensions in crucial games are concerning trends that cannot be ignored. It may be time for the Warriors to consider making changes to their roster and explore their options for replacing Green in the future.