The 2025-26 NBA season is underway, featuring several exciting games. At the same time, excitement is building for the Rookie of the Year award. A standout name gaining attention for this honour is Cedric Coward, a rookie from the Memphis Grizzlies, who recently received praise from the Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green.

In a recent episode of The Draymond Green Show, Green praised Coward’s skill set, including his size, defensive abilities, and shooting. Green believes that Coward has the potential to develop into the next Kawhi Leonard.

“He could 1000% be like Kawhi Leonard, no questions asked. Cedric Coward, if he can get better with the ball, has the potential to be like a Kawhi Leonard. He’s already a really good defender. At this age right now, he’s a better shooter than

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