Draymond Green Reflects on Warriors Career Amid Trade Rumors: 'What A F***ing Run'

Golden State star addresses potential departure with gratitude ahead of trade deadline

Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:57am

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Veteran Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is facing trade rumors ahead of the upcoming deadline, but instead of reacting defensively, he's expressing gratitude for his 13-and-a-half year tenure with the franchise. Green acknowledged the business side of basketball and said he's at peace with a potential trade, calling his time in the Bay Area an 'incredible run' that he's 'blessed' and 'lucky' to have experienced.

Why it matters

Green has been a key part of the Warriors' dynasty, winning four NBA championships and making nine All-Defensive teams. His reflective and emotional comments show his deep connection to the organization and city, even as he prepares for the possibility of being traded to another team before the deadline.

The details

In the wake of the Warriors' loss to the 76ers on Tuesday, Green was asked about the trade rumors swirling around him. He acknowledged the speculation, saying 'I don't know if it ends... but what a f ing run it's been.' Green made it clear he's not feeling betrayed or bitter, and said he understands the business side of basketball. He even joked that if someone had offered him over 13 years with one team when he entered the league, he 'would've signed it faster than you can blink.'

  • Draymond Green has been with the Warriors for 13-and-a-half years.
  • The NBA trade deadline is on Thursday, February 6, 2026.

The players

Draymond Green

A 35-year-old veteran forward who has spent his entire 13-and-a-half year NBA career with the Golden State Warriors, winning four championships and making nine All-Defensive teams.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

A superstar forward for the Milwaukee Bucks who has been mentioned in trade rumors potentially involving Draymond Green.

Steve Kerr

The head coach of the Golden State Warriors, who acknowledged the difficulty of the trade deadline situation for Draymond Green.

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What they’re saying

“I've been here for 13-and-a-half years. That's longer than probably 98% of NBA players have been in one place. I don't know if it ends... but what a f ing run it's been. I'll take the fine for it. What a f ing run it's been.”

— Draymond Green, Warriors Forward

“It's the first time for him so it's a little different... this (trade deadline) has definitely been a little bit more difficult than most.”

— Steve Kerr, Warriors Head Coach

What’s next

The Warriors will have to decide whether to trade Draymond Green before the upcoming trade deadline on February 6, 2026.

The takeaway

Draymond Green's reflective and emotional comments about his Warriors tenure show the deep connection he has built with the franchise and city over the past 13-and-a-half years. Even as he faces the possibility of being traded, Green is expressing gratitude for the 'incredible run' he's experienced in Golden State, highlighting the human side of the NBA's business decisions.