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Draymond Green Didn't Think Warriors Would Win 2021 NBA Championship... Until Series Against Nuggets

18 Jan 2026 · 1 min

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In a candid interview, Draymond Green recounts his initial skepticism about the Golden State Warriors' chances in the 2021‑2022 NBA playoffs. He explains that, before the postseason, he was convinced the team would be eliminated and even planned to attend the inaugural F1 Miami event instead of following the playoffs. After the Warriors' first playoff game, Green experienced a shift in perspective, calling his friend Danny to announce that he would no longer attend the race because the team could win the championship. He describes the rapid change in belief, his confident prediction, and the eventual fulfillment of that prediction when the Warriors captured the 2022 NBA title.

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At what point during the 2021-2022 championship season did yourself and the team start to believe winning it all was possible? Totally transparent with you, Edgar. I thought there was no chance we win going into the playoffs. I thought we was gonna get mopped. And a close friend of mine who has a lot to do with F1 Miami, and it's the first year of F1 Miami, he said, "Man, you coming down to F1?" I'm like, "Danny, have my stuff. I'll be at F1. There's no chance we're winning in these playoffs." I'll be at F1. For those that don't know, F1 is Cinco de Mayo weekend. He's like, "All right, you sure? Because passes are tight." I'm like, "Danny, I'll be there." I called Danny after the very first game of the playoffs and said, "Hey, bro, I'm not gonna make it to F1. We gonna win the championship." He said, "Dude, you just told me 3 days ago y'all suck and y'all be done in the first round. What do you mean after 1 game y'all gonna win a championship?" I said, "Danny, I'm just telling you I know how it looks and this team can win a championship and we're going to win a championship." Fast forward, we won the championship. Draymond Green.