However, while everybody could see the success, Green is to be believed, even he required a measure of fortune, timing and internal support to rise into the team's rotation. That role was played by David Lee, who not only embraced Green into the Dubs' core but also made sure he motivated the four-time All-Star as much as possible.

Warriors star Draymond Green responded to 19-year NBA veteran Charles Oakley's comments that his style of play wouldn't have worked in the 90s.