Draymond Green won another championship, then became something of a scout or an executive, depending on the time of day. As Warriors general manager Bob Myers said on Thursday of Draymond, who was in the draft room when the pick was made, “He could do whatever he wants, I imagine. He could be in the media, he could be a GM, he could be a coach. He’s just a winner.”



Winners see the whole game. Somewhere along that draft process, Green didn’t give the front office a tip so much as he elucidated its purpose as perennial contender. Green’s observation, as retold to media by Warriors director of player personnel Larry Harris: “There are 82-game players, then there are 16-game players.” Green’s interest was in the 16-game variety.



That’s quite a distinction, if not a tacit admission that the Warriors credibly aim to sweep the playoffs. I’m calling this Draymond’s Law, the edict that there’s a strong...