Golden State Warriors All-Star Draymond Green Looking to Return in 3 to 4 Weeks

During TNT’s broadcast of the NBA All-Star Game, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green said he’s targeting a return in three to four weeks.

ICYMI: Draymond Green said on Sunday he hopes to be back on the court by mid-March. Story: https://t.co/LqAEfJ91Q1

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Charles Barkley put Green on the spot by asking him when he’s “coming out of retirement,” prompting Green’s response. Green has been out of the lineup since January 9 with a back injury.

He’s seventh on the team in scoring averaging 7.9 points a game. An all-around contributor, Green leads Golden State in rebounding (7.6 RPG), assists (7.4 APG), steals (1.4 SPG), and blocks  (1.2 BPG). The four-time All-Star won NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2017 and was selected four times for the NBA’s All-Defensive First Team.

Golden State is fourth in opponent scoring, allowing only 103.7 points per game, and they have the second-best point differential in the league at +6.9. The Warriors are in no danger of missing the playoffs, so don’t expect them to rush Green back until they’re confident he’s healthy for a playoff run.

Over at FanDuel Sportsbook, the Warriors are tied with the Phoenix Suns at +410 as the favorites to win the 2022 NBA Championship.