Draymond Green has been instrumental in keeping the Warriors competitive in the West, emerging as a top Defensive Player of the Year candidate. Still, he credited Jimmy Butler for elevating the team’s defense,

As the Golden State Warriors’ chances of making the playoffs have increased since Jimmy Butler arrived at the trade deadline, so has Draymond Green’s chances of winning the Defensive Player of the Year award.

EXCLUSIVE: Warriors star Draymond Green spoke to Mirror U.S. Sports on his defensive tenacity and what it means for him to be Golden State's defensive leader as the team chases another championship