The Golden State Warriors regained their best form right in the playoffs. Draymond Green has been a key part of that. His elite defense stands out and fuels the team’s resurgence. Because of this, Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy praised his impact and backed his case for the DPOY award.

In 68 games this season, Green averaged 9.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.0 block per game. He shot 42.4% from the field and 32.5% from three—solid efficiency marks for a player known more for his playmaking and defensive presence than his scoring.

They’re hungry,” veteran Warriors forward Draymond Green says of his upcoming matchup with the Rockets. “They want what we’ve experienced before.”