Basketball is a game that is dictated by numbers. However, in such a time where scoring is the main feature, Draymond Green has found a unique way to assert his importance. As one of the best defenders in the league. Green is never among the players having a big game.

Despite that, it is his all-around contributions and leadership that make him an irreplaceable piece of the Warriors’ roster. He is also one of the toughest guys in the NBA often bringing the intensity. But it doesn’t always work out in his favor, as was the case when he tried to one-up Conor McGregor.

When it comes to the world of combat sports, McGregor was right at the top for the longest time. He made history in the UFC becoming the first-ever two-division champion. From there on he became a global superstar and his reign only began.

He decided to go for the ultimate test in sports and mixed boxing with MMA. McGregor took on boxing’s Floyd Mayweather in 2017. But to his bad luck, Mayweather dominate the fight and won via TKO. However, McGregor still found a way to win that night.

Draymond Green gets KO’ed by McGregor

The bout between McGregor and Mayweather had all the big stars coming in. With such a mega fight on the cards, everyone wanted a piece of the action. During the approach of the big event, McGregor put up a picture wearing a Warriors jersey.

Green looked at the jersey and thought it was his own, and from there he tried to go after the Notorious One. Sharing the same number, Green made it clear that he is rooting for Mayweather to win the fight. In addition, he also told McGregor to take off the jersey.

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Likewise, McGregor had the last laugh. He humbled Green in a way no one saw coming. Conor said: “That’s C.J. Watson mate. I don’t know who the f**k you are. No disrespect tho kid, keep hustling and stay in school.” McGregor wasn’t done just yet, he further said, “Now ask yourself why I’m rocking C.J. when I don’t know or give a f**k about basketball. I dribble heads off the floor. Not a ball. This is no game here kid.”.

This resurfaced exchange has NBA fans grilling Green on Twitter.

Despite taking the loss in this exchange, Green isn’t one to back down. He is always taking risks and firing up the best players on the basketball court. It is his competitiveness and intensity which brings out the best in Draymond. And now in his sixth Finals, the Warriors are going to need every bit of his leadership to take them through.

While there is no denying Green lost to McGregor, he has a shot to make his own legacy on the basketball court.

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Down 2-1 in the NBA Finals, an experienced leader like Draymond is the perfect captain for a comeback. Do you think Green and the Warriors will win the NBA Finals, or will he lose similar to the McGregor conversation? Let us know your views in the comments below.