LeBron James' Ex-Lakers Teammate Drops Bombshell, Labels Draymond Green a "Role Player" in Sensational Statement

LeBron James' former Lakers teammate, Danny Green, transitioned to being an analyst following his retirement from the NBA. In one of his most notable declarations as an analyst, he labeled Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green as a role player, rather than a star.

During his appearance on the No Fouls Given podcast with Paul Pierce, Green, who won three titles with three different teams, said that Draymond is a role player as he excels in the Warriors' system.

"I think Draymond is a role player," Green said. "If you put him on Charlotte is he still a superstar?“

Green also said that the Warriors forward is the greatest role player of all time as he is expected to be named in the Hall of Fame after his career.

"That's the reason why he is the greatest role player of all time because he is going to the Hall of Fame," Green said.

Green has been regarded as one of the big three in the Warriors' dynasty alongside Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. The three won four NBA championships together.

However, Green has not averaged double digits in scoring in the last eight seasons. This year, he averages 8.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game.

Green has also won the Defensive Player of the Year award once in the 2016-2017 season, and many still believe he is one of the best defenders in the current generation.

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Draymond Green reflects on his Hall of Fame resume

Draymond Green does not have eye-popping stats throughout his career, yet his Hall of Fame case remained strong, considering his contributions ot the Warriors dynasty.

For Green, those who knew the game deeper would see beyond the numbers and appreciate him in the Hall of Fame.

“I think I’ll — and I hope I’ll — be in the Hall of Fame. But my route won’t be the typical route," he said. "You won’t go and look at my stats and say, ‘This guy’s a surefire Hall of Famer.’ But if you know the game… then I think I have a case.”

Green is currently 35 years old and remains a valuable contributor for the Warriors as they look for their fifth title headlined by Curry and Jimmy Butler.