Is Draymond Green a top-10 defender in NBA? He certainly thinks so

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was once a perennial, top defender in the NBA and has the tape to show why he's arguably one of the best of all-time on that side of the ball.

And he believes that's still the case, today.

He had the task of guarding Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in the Warriors' 120-113 victory on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Chase Center. Antetokounmpo scored 34 points on 15-of-22 shooting.

Green told reporters after the game that he takes a lot of pride in defense, especially being matched up with some of the games best players.

"It's an honor to play against great players in this league," Green said. "Giannis is one of the all-time greats in this league and at my position. Anytime you have an opportunity, for myself, I love that challenge."

Green recognized that great players, such as Antetokounmpo, will have good nights offensively.

"Sometimes you're going to get absolutely annihilated and it's okay," Green said to reporters. "Sometimes I'll get the better of him, sometimes he'll get the better of me. But most importantly there's respect. There's an appreciation for the competition that's brought to the floor."

Green added: "It's an honor, I don't take those matchups lightly. In my 14th year, I don't think I'm at the end but you never (know) when this thing will change or that's it. Anytime I get an opportunity to match up against like Giannis it's always an honor."

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