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Draymond Green is harming himself and young Warriors teammate with noble sacrifice

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Draymond Green understands that small-ball combinations are often the most effective lineups the Golden State Warriors can put on the floor, yet the veteran's willingness to sacrifice himself to play center could also be harming the development of one of his young teammates.

Steve Kerr and the Warriors have again reverted back to a smaller starting lineup, leaving not only more physical pressure on Green but also less minutes for second-year big man Quinten Post.

Draymond Green's sacrifice his hurting him and young big Quinten Post

Green joked in October prior to the start of the regular season that "I'm gonna ask for a trade" if the heavy minutes at the five continue.