The Golden State Warriors remain grounded thanks to their veteran core, and one of their most enduring leaders is Draymond Green. A NBA franchise icon in his own right, Green’s legacy in Golden State is already secure—but does that make him a lock for the Basketball Hall of Fame?

Green has never held back when it comes to voicing his opinions, and he’s once again reinforcing his belief that a Hall of Fame nod is not a matter of if, but when. While his career averages—8.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game—don’t scream traditional greatness, Green insists that the numbers alone don’t define his case.

“I think I’ll and I hope I’ll be in the Hall of Fame,” Green recently said. “But my route won’t be the typical route. You won’t go and look at my stats and

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