Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is stating his case for Defensive Player of the Year. The 34-year-old has finished in the top 10 of voting for the award four times in the last seven years,

"Draymond, that defense tonight on Giannis was incredible," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said of Green. "To hold him to five field goals, Draymond showed why he is still one of the great defenders in the world. It wasn't just the defense; it was the leadership, the energy." Green last won the award in the 2016-17 season.

With Wembanyama out of the picture, the award is within Green’s grasp. He has the second-best odds in Vegas, behind only Cleveland big Evan Mobley. He’s the anchor of the second rated defense in the league since the All-Star break and ranks 10th in the league in stocks (steals plus blocks) per game.