SAN FRANCISCO — Draymond Green is enjoying Golden State’s return to NBA prominence after a two-year sabbatical, believing the break helped his mind and body recover and realign his hunger.
After five straight NBA Finals and three titles, the Warriors had an injury-riddled 2019-20 season and were eliminated in the play-in tournament last season by the same Memphis Grizzlies they’re facing now.
Green called the last two years “miserable” but felt they were valuable — he was able to reflect as his Warriors are tied 1-1 with the Grizzlies with Game 3 at Chase Center up Saturday evening.