Draymond Green

My mom. Growing up with her, she always taught us to say whatever. Like, 'You think something, say it. Don't bite your tongue for people.' I think there's a fine line with that, but at the same time, I'm a firm believer in speaking your mind. ”

There is no chip coming off of my shoulder because, at the end of the day, you're still going to continue to be doubted. ”

I'm going to be more critical of myself than anyone could ever be. ”

I know what hard times are like. I didn't grow up with a silver spoon in my mouth. I've had struggles. ”

I have the mindset of a mid-level guy or a minimum guy. My path here wasn't expected: my path wasn't that I was going to the NBA and making $16 million a year. So I identify more with those guys, and I want to be a voice for them. I want to help them elevate their status in the league. That's my goal. ”

I think Coach Kerr and his staff have done a great job with what they bring to the table. ”

I'm not going to worry about proving people wrong. My goal isn't to prove people wrong. You can't worry about what other people say. ”

The goal is to win a championship. Every team enters the season with the goal to win the championship, but realistically, there are five or six teams with a realistic shot at winning a championship. ”

I may not be the most athletic, but I understand the game. ”

I'm not as athletic as some guys, so I have to counter that with a tremendous brain that thinks the game. ”