SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 27: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after he thought he was fouled by the Denver Nuggetsin the second half during Game Five of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Chase Center on April 27, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Draymond Green and Nikola Jokic shared a special moment after the Golden State Warriors eliminated the Nuggets from the playoffs.
As expected, the Golden State Warriors are moving on in the playoffs. Golden State recorded a 4-1 series win over Denver, wrapping things up on Wednesday night. After that victory, Draymond Green and Nikola Jokic were seen on the hardwood showing each other major respect.
For Green, he looks at Jokic as one of the toughest dudes in the game. In his post-game presser, Green continued to show the Denver standout an incredible amount of love.
Draymond Green has nothing but respect for Nikola Jokic
“I told him thank you for making me better,” Green said. “It’s an honor and a pleasure to play someone so skilled. Usually when you have guys that talented and skilled they’re soft. And he’s far, far from soft.”
That’s a glowing review right there from Green on Jokic. At the same time, people believe Green is also taking a shot at some of the other big names in the game, but no one can quite put their finger on who.
Regardless of that, Green didn’t mince words here and Jokic surely has the same kind of admiration for him as well. These two are great competitors, which was showcased throughout the five games they went to battle in the postseason.
Moving forward, the Warriors have their eyes on another trip to the NBA Finals and Green will play a big role in that. Unfortunately for Jokic, he’ll be forced to watch the rest of the playoffs from home.