The Golden State Warriors might look very different right now if not for Draymond Green and his decision to block a potential trade with the Utah Jazz for Lauri Markkanen in the 2024 offseason.
Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the Warriors were heavily interested in acquiring Markkanen in July last year, only for Green to step in and give what's turned out be a piece of advice that might just have saved the Warriors' title hopes.
Draymond Green urged Warriors to reject a blockbuster Lauri Markkanen trade
According to ESPN's Anthony Slater on Thursday, the Jazz were asking for the full bounty of Golden State's young players and future picks in exchange for the 2023 All-Star.