Danny M***** F****** Green

[Bill_Brasky]

Damn it, people need to stop saying that. Leonard's played great defense on James, but he's not the star (even defensively) that people are making him out to be. Save a few moments tonight, he's actually been pretty bad on team defense, and he gets a lot of help on James. I love his rebounding, but his lack of consistent scoring and strong team defense put him at a pretty distant second to Green as far as series impact so far.

Not only is Green doing work on offense, but I actually like the way he's playing James more than the way Leonard is. I don't think Kawhi's gotten into James' head, but I do think Danny has. He's made about a dozen incredible plays when matched-up one on one with Lebron, and I don't think James can get his head around that. He still sees Green as the player who got cut after one season with Cleveland, who never played when Lebron was there, even though the guard rotation there left a lot to be desired. You could tell that in Game 1 when you saw how he looked at Green when matched up with him in the post. When Green blocked James' attempt to force a jump ball, Lebron pointed to Danny as if to say, "I'm jumping against him? This'll be easy." Then James tipped the ball out of bounds. Save two moments, Green has really had James' number, and I think that's disconcerting for him. You can even see it in how he pushes Green around in the post now compared to in Game 1.

Bill Walton said in Game 6 of the 2003 WCSF against the Lakers that Duncan proved he was the MVP by taking on Shaq. He said that other players could look at their men and say, "If Duncan can take Shaq, I can take this guy." That's what being the most valuable player is all about. Green so far in the series has shown the Spurs that he can take Lebron on both ends. If that's not worthy of the MVP, I don't know what is.

Bolded!

[KawhiLeonard]

Danny Green's Defense has been severely underrated his post D has been better than expected on James when Kawhi needs a blow

[The Whopper]

Epic post. I have no idea if you're right or not but I will follow you and Danny Green to freedom.

[Chinook]

Bolded!

Thanks, but I had actually gotten the bolding a few days ago. I don't think anyone was inspired by my post.

Epic post. I have no idea if you're right or not but I will follow you and Danny Green to freedom.

Except maybe this person.

[Shabazz]

ESPN Stats & Info ‏@ESPNStatsInfo3h
Most Points Through 3 Games2013 NBA Finals Danny Green 56, LeBron James 50, Dwyane Wade 43

[ginobilized]

Amazing performance so far. Danny Green really looks like a professional basketball player. What a transition from last year's playoff series vs OKC. Since Jackson was waived, Green has really come to life. I'm so happy for his growth in the Spurs system. He really looks like he belongs and he has some great confidence. He, Kawhi and Duncan are anchoring the defense superbly and DG's shooting stroke is awesome. 2 more games.......I think the Heat will have to decide whether or not to include him in their defensive plan.

Go Spurs!

[Soul_Patch]

Danny Green's Defense has been severely underrated his post D has been better than expected on James when Kawhi needs a blow

This. I was down right amazed at how strong he plays LeBron. Almost like he knows exactly what LeBron is going to do and has an answer for it. He made him look foolish a couple of times.

[szkorhetz]

Plus the following:

Neal with the fearless shooting

Tiago with the good defense, and having an extra body in the post

Leonard with the leonine defense and versatility and all-around play

Right now, the Spurs are the more athletic team.
When the Miami Big 3 was formed in 2011, have you ever thought, that this sentence could be written down in 2013?

[Spurs9]

He won't last long as a Spur because hes gonna get paid by some other team after his contract is up. When does his contract end with the Spurs?

[spurspokesman]

Big up DG. Keep hooping kid

[Shabazz]

He won't last long as a Spur because hes gonna get paid by some other team after his contract is up. When does his contract end with the Spurs?

It ends in 2015. http://hoopshype.com/salaries/san_antonio.htm

[Shabazz]

Caused a flashback to another game where Danny went bonkers

[Shabazz]

[Shabazz]

Danny sets a NBA finals record and Ray Allen has to watch it. Classic.

[Shabazz]

Danny sets a NBA finals record and Ray Allen has to watch it. Classic.

[Josepatches_]

If we win he's the Finals MVP

[Trifecta]

If we win he's the Finals MVP

My boy and I was discussing this today and said the same thing! I know TD is on his way out but DG kept the Spurs in the fight!!!

[m33p0]

[efrem1]

LeBron is screaming in his mind The Green Slime!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwlQDEgvy2E

[Crookshanks]

Danny sets a NBA finals record and Ray Allen has to watch it. Classic.

I loved the expression on Ray-Ray's face - classic!

[m33p0]

[Fireball]

Ray Allen also played a good game tonight, but is he really thinking about his record in this situation? This wpuld be mind-boggling tbh ...

[vander]

got to be on adderall or something

[TrainOfThought5]

Bolded!

Great post from Chinook.. but he'll never be loved, or valued as much as Kawhi by the fanbase. we want Kawhi to be the future star and carry the franchise. Green is just playing well in our eyes. and to be unfairly honest, that thunder series makes us feel owed. Danny Green is simply replaying debts.

[The_Coyote]

The Tarheel Triple strikes again!