Draymond Green Makes Blunt Statement About Warriors-Nets Trade

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green spoke about the team's addition of Dennis Schroder.

Nov 18, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts in the first half against the LA Clippers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Golden State Warriors made the biggest trade of the NBA season so far when they acquired Dennis Schroder from the Brooklyn Nets (on Sunday).

The veteran point guard has played for several elite teams and is expected to be a significant addition to a roster that already features Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins, and Draymond Green.

Dennis Schröder 🤝 #DubNation pic.twitter.com/GkAUJ3pSl1

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 15, 2024

After Sunday's 143-133 loss (at home) to the Dallas Mavericks, Green was asked about Schroder when he met with the media.

Green: "I don't think he was necessarily brought here to fit. We play a certain style of basketball that he does not really play. I don't think the goal is to get him to play the style of baskebtall that we play. We need somoene that can do the things that he does. I'm looking froward to us adjusting to him... We have to adjust to him, because he's bringing something that this team needs."

Schroder is currently averaging 18.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 45.2% from the field and 38.7% from the three-point range to start the 2024-25 season.

Green also added about Schroder: "I just love the demeanor that he carries himself with. He carries himself like he belongs in every room at all times, and I respect people like that."

Dec 1, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives to the basket while being defended by Orlando Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (3) during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images / John Jones-Imagn Images

With the loss to Dallas, the Warriors dropped to 14-11 in their first 25 games, which has them as the seventh seed in the Western Conference.

They have gone just 2-8 over their last ten games.