The Draymond Green Show NBA MVP Race Up For Grabs, Luka Doncic Complaining Too Much? & NBA Injury Crackdown
Feb 27, 2026
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Intentional Foul To Preserve Clock
- Draymond described intentionally jumping on DeAndre Jordan's back to force an immediate over-the-back foul and preserve clock time in late-game strategy.
- He explained small-clock math: an over-the-back call keeps 0 seconds drained and prevents the opposing team from getting a walk-up transition possession.
JK's Explosive Hawks Debut
- Draymond recounted Jalen Johnson's 27-point Hawks debut and praised his scoring in 24 minutes with transition dunks igniting three-pointers.
- He predicted Johnson will average over 20 points as he settles into a larger role, not sustain a 27-point average.
65-Game Rule Creates Unintended History Changes
- Draymond argued the 65-game eligibility rule for awards creates unfair historical distortions and unintended consequences for MVP races.
- He noted players like LeBron and Kawhi would have been disqualified historically, shifting award outcomes and creating present-season eligibility drama for SGA and Jokic.