Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green sent a message of praise to NBA Defensive Player of the Year winner Evan Mobley. The Golden State Warriors have found their rhythm again, regaining their winning form and playing sharp,

And yet, longtime assistant coach Ron Adams pointed to Green’s intelligence as perhaps his greatest strength and the biggest reason he – along with Cleveland’s Evan Mobley and Atlanta’s Dyson Daniels – is a finalist for the Defensive Player of the Year award.

The Golden State Warriors narrowly escaped Game 4 against the Houston Rockets with a 109-106 victory. One of the biggest reasons for this pivotal win was their defensive lynchpin, Draymond Green. Green’s late-game defense and high basketball IQ came up clutch when the Warriors needed it the most,