Draymond Green Won’t “Jump Off the Train” During the Warriors’ Rough Patch

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Draymond Green Won’t “Jump Off the Train” During the Warriors’ Rough Patch

Amid Golden State’s grind, Green framed meaning as refusing to quit when seasons turn ugly. “You can’t jump off the train. You can’t walk around and pout,” he said, stressing younger teammates still need a steady presence. Green said respect is earned in hard times, not title runs, and vowed to keep showing up while Stephen Curry remains sidelined.

By Raahib Singh

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