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Michigan State Basketball: Draymond Green records block of NBA playoffs (Video)

By Connor Muldowney

Apr 10, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts after being called for a technical during the third quarter against Utah Jazz at Oracle Arena. The Jazz won 105-99. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 10, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts after being called for a technical during the third quarter against Utah Jazz at Oracle Arena. The Jazz won 105-99. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Watch former Michigan State basketball star Draymond Green record the block of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Draymond Green is one of those players who can just get under the skin of opponents and live there. The former Michigan State star proves his worth with Golden State night in and night out, acting as the driving defensive force that the Warriors desperately need.

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On Sunday evening, the Warriors took on the Trail Blazers in a No. 1 vs. No. 8 seed first-round matchup. Everyone expects Golden State to wipe the floor with Portland, but no wins in the NBA playoffs come easy.

In the third quarter of a one-point game, the Trail Blazers were running down the floor with what looked to be an easy 2-on-1 fast break. However, Green had other ideas. Damian Lillard dished the ball to Noah Vonleh for a dunk, and one-point lead, but Green was there to shut the door.

Just watch:

Green ended the Trail Blazers’ hope for a lead and potential road victory with the devastating rejection. He had five blocks on the night, but that one was easily the biggest and potentially the best of the NBA playoffs thus far.

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People can call Green a system player and say that he only thrives with the Warriors because of the players surrounding him, but every team needs a do-it-all player like Draymond. He finished with 19 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists, five blocks and three steals. System player? Nope.

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