Draymond Green has staked his claim as a favorite to win the Defensive Player of the Year award for his standout performances with the Golden State Warriors. However, a former NBA champion with the Boston Celtics holds a differing view.

The Golden State Warriors continued their road trip to face the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. A game that would be filled with emotions, whether anyone showed it or not, Jimmy Butler would make his much-anticipated return to the Kaseya Center to face his former team he led to two NBA Finals appearances.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green recently emerged as the betting favorite for the 2024-25 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. According to the latest odds provided by Fox Sports, Green is a -165 favorite to take home the trophy,