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How is Draymond Green An All-Star?

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Draymond Green has been named as a reserve in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. Greene has participated in three NBA All-Star Weekends with three consecutive All-Star nods from 2016-18 and took part in the Skills Challenge in 2016.

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In three previous All-Star Game appearances, Green has tallied averages of 3.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 2.00 steals in 15.7 minutes per game.

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Green joins teammates Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins in the annual showcase, marking the fifth time in seven seasons that the Warriors have had at least three representatives in the All-Star Game.

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Green, who earns his fourth career All-Star selection, owns averages of 7.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 1.38 steals, and 1.21 blocks in 29.9 minutes over 34 games (all starts) this season.

The 10-year veteran has posted double-digit rebounds eight times and double-digit assists five times, recording three double-doubles.

The Warriors won the NBA’s second-best record at 39-13 (.750) and have won seven consecutive games. Golden State leads the league in defensive rating (103.2).

Joining Green as reserves in the Western Conference are Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns), Luka Dončić (Dallas Mavericks), Rudy Gobert (Utah Jazz), Donovan Mitchell (Utah Jazz), Chris Paul (Phoenix Suns), and Karl-Anthony Towns (Minnesota Timberwolves).

The 71st NBA All-Star Game took place on Sunday, Feb. 20.


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