The Old General's Unexplained Excitement

Draymond Green, a 2012 second-round pick, had displayed his all-around skills to the fullest back in college.

In his junior year, Green recorded the 11th triple-double in NCAA Tournament history. In his senior year, he became the third player after "Magic Johnson" and Oscar Robertson to post two triple-doubles in the NCAA Tournament.

He was named to the All-America Team alongside top talents such as Anthony Davis, but his draft prospects were not viewed favorably due to his tweener style of play and his relatively advanced age.

At the draft combine, Green measured just 1.98 meters tall. Most teams lacked confidence in his ability to play in the NBA frontcourt at that height.

He lacked the height required of an interior player, while also lacking the speed of an NBA-caliber small forward. Transitioning to another position would be difficult.

As a result, Green might not even be able to find a truly suitable position in the NBA.

Even in college, Green often came up short when facing elite players. That proved he was not the best choice as an immediate contributor, either.

It could be said that no one had ever imagined a player like him could succeed in the NBA.

Until Steve Kerr arrived that summer and changed the fate of this second-round pick.

In truth, when the Warriors' coaching staff was overhauled, Green had been quite anxious.

He had only just earned Marc Jackson's trust, and he had no idea whether the new coach would value him as much.

After all, he was merely an insignificant second-round pick.

Fortunately, Kerr quickly spoke with Green and made no effort to hide how much he liked him. In Kerr's mind, Green was the key to that innovative championship-winning lineup.

So Green spent the summer training desperately.

He continuously improved his