Could Draymond Green Be Traded to the Detroit Pistons?

Draymond Green is a massive name here in Michigan. Now, is it possible that Draymond Green could be traded to the Detroit Pistons? It would be quite a homecoming. Green is a Saginaw, Michigan, native. He played basketball at Michigan State University, where he helped them go to the Final Four twice and earned the Spartans a Big Ten tournament championship in 2012. So, it would be pretty exciting to have Green back in Michigan.

Here's my take. The Detroit Pistons are a very young team. One of their biggest problems is that they're without veteran players. In the offseason, the team really needs to try to get at least one solid, veteran player on the roster. That might be difficult, because with the Pistons having the worst record in the NBA, not many veteran players are going to be interested in coming to the team. But, Draymond Green is from Michigan, so he might actually like the idea of being a hero for the Pistons.

Right now, the idea of a Green trade to the Pistons is just talk. Green is very successful with the Golden State Warriors, and he's been with the team since 2012. It's so wild to think that Green has been with the Warriors his entire NBA career. With the Golden State Warriors, in the 2024-25 season, Green will earn a base salary of $24,107,143, while carrying a cap hit of $24,107,143 and a dead cap value of $24,107,143, according to Spotrac.com.

Josh Cornelissen of Blue Man Hoop recently wrote about some possible trade situations with Green, including a three-team trade that would have him traded back to the Mitten to play for the Detroit Pistons. "Could the Warriors consider trading Draymond this summer, leveraging his defensive impact and perhaps some hometown pride to get back a more reliable player, someone highly unlikely to lose control and cost the Warriors yet another season?" he asks. Cornelissen lays out a situation where a three-team trade could open him up for the Pistons. "The Pistons look like a team desperate to stop rebuilding and start winning, and they will likely make moves this summer to move past the rebuild and fight for a Play-In berth." He adds that Draymond could be a "true difference-maker who could pair in the frontcourt with Jalen Duren and give them some defensive mettle." But, since the Pistons don't really have players to offer in a trade, this situation would requite a third team to be involved, and that could be the Brooklyn Nets and a trade involving Mikal Bridges. It's all perhaps a bit confusing, but it would open the door for Green to become a real hometown hero. I'm a Michigan State graduate and would love to see this pan out. Contact me with your thoughts, fellow NBA enthusiasts.

The NBA playoffs are in full swing, and it's been one of the most exciting playoffs in recent years. Many of the top NBA superstars today are in the playoffs, while others are watching, following some upset losses. Either way, there's no denying that the NBA has a ton of talent right now. So many of the games have come down to the wire, which makes for some pretty incredible, and stressful, endings. So, who are the top NBA superstars of the minute?

Before we get into the top NBA superstars today, let's do some NBA history and look at the top players of all time. There's a reason they call LeBron James the GOAT. He's the best ever, according to the raw statistics and numbers via NBA.com. James knows how to really handle the pressure and fame.

In a recent interview with the New York Times, James went into detail about his fame and how it has impacted his life, both personal and professional. "I don't want to say it ever becomes too much, but there are times when I wish I could do normal things," he said. "I wish I could go to Target sometimes and walk into Starbucks and have my name on the cup just like regular people." He obviously can't do that without everyone rushing to meet the greatest basketball player of all time. NBA experts know that when you have a superstar as big as James, he never plays an away game. No matter what city he's in, people will go to that game just to see him. I have yet to see the GOAT in action, so I hope he returns next year, so I can catch him live.

No. 2 on the list of the greatest NBA players of all time, according to the NBA's stats, is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He played until he was 42 in an era where that was even more rare than it is today. So, how did he avoid burning out? Speaking with the Harvard Business Review, Abdul-Jabbar said, "I just thought that I had the greatest job in the world, and I wanted to keep it as long as I could. I knew it wouldn't last forever." He also noted that in one of his books, he quoted Jackie Robinson saying, "Athletes die twice," because when you're no longer playing professional sports, it's a kind of a death. That's deep.

Now, let's get into the top NBA superstars today.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's stats currently have him at No. 4 in the NBA, according to NBA.com's Player Impact Estimate. He's a great driver and fantastic defender. That's a dangerous combination. He's one of the hottest players of the season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is sitting at a Player Impact Estimate of No. 3 in the league via NBA.com. Sadly, before the playoffs began, Antetokounmpo suffered a calf injury, so he was unable to participate. Now, the Bucks are out.

Some might say that putting LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers this far up on the list is a bit surprising. Overall, as I mentioned above, he's the all-time greatest player in the NBA. However, he's currently No. 5 in the NBA right now, according to NBA.com's Player Impact Estimate. He's the GOAT, so I have to put him at No. 3.

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is an absolute beast on the court. That doesn't always mean his always team wins, but he's always out there, giving it his all. Doncic is ranked the No. 2 NBA player right now, via the NBA.com's Player Impact Estimate.

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, "the Joker," is one of the greatest centers of all time. He's ranked No. 1 in the NBA, according to NBA.com's Player Impact Estimate. He has gotten some raised eyebrows lately, due to some weak Nuggets games in the playoffs. But, there's no denying this MVP is the best right now.