Draymond Green is looking to add to his lengthy list of enemies.
The Golden State Warriors veteran Green made some waves this week with his comments about the Cleveland Cavaliers on the latest episode of his self-titled podcast. In particular, Green targeted Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen for being “soft.”
“Jarrett Allen seems to get into these playoffs and get really, really, really soft,” said Green bluntly. “Like, he gets into the playoffs and turns into a completely different player. And not for the better. He gets really, really, really soft in these playoff games. And I just don’t understand it.”
Allen, an All-Star in 2022, was one of the most intimidating rim protectors during the regular season. As one of the pillars of Cleveland’s gameplan on both ends of the floor, Allen averaged 15.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game in the regular season.
But the Cavaliers’ first-round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors (which is currently tied 2-2) appears to be exposing Allen. His averages are down to 8.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game, and the Raptors have regularly attacked Allen at the rim with success.
At 28 years old, Allen is now in the middle of his sixth career trip to the playoffs. But he has not been doing much this year to impress Green, who has not been shy to criticize even the NBA’s biggest stars over the last few weeks.
