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Draymond Green discusses new goal that motivates him every single day

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Draymond Green was the third player the Warriors selected in the 2012 NBA Draft. Golden State took Harrison Barnes seventh overall, Festus Ezeli at No. 30 and Draymond at No. 35.

When the kid from Saginaw, Michigan entered the league, absolutely nothing was guaranteed to him.

As a rookie, he only averaged 13.4 minutes per game. He had major doubts about his long-term NBA prospects and thought he may have to go overseas.