DANVILLE — Draymond Green’s defensive prowess dates back to his AAU days, so it’s only right that the man who instilled those skills in the fiery Warriors forward join him to celebrate Green finally capturing the Defensive Player of the Year award that had long eluded him.
Green received a surprise visit from Lou Dawkins, his basketball coach throughout high school, who flew out from Saginaw, Michigan, to join Green at a news conference for both Green and general manager Bob Myers at Monte Vista High. Green, who had not seen Dawkins since last year’s NBA finals, was surprised when he saw his former coach walk through the gym doors.