Draymond Green didn’t take kindly to Rasheed Wallace’s claim that the 2004 Pistons would dominate the 2017 Warriors. Green responded on X (formerly Twitter), expressing strong disagreement and emphasizing the superiority of his Warriors team. Green’s retort was pointed and direct:
“Sheed, we would’ve smacked y’all. Ya’ll was scoring 72 points per game. That’s not winning a half. And we putting you and them big ass forces in every pick and roll. Let’s see you move them feet. That one ring was great though big bro. We all appreciated it!”
Rasheed Wallace had confidently asserted on the ‘Sheed & Taylor’ podcast that his 2004 Pistons would easily handle the 2017 Warriors. He highlighted their defensive prowess and physicality as the main reasons for their hypothetical dominance.
Wallace emphasized the Pistons‘ NBA record of holding teams to under seventy points, a feat he believes is unbreakable in the current high-scoring era. He argued that this defensive strength would have overwhelmed the offensive juggernaut that was the 2017 Warriors.
Wallace’s main points centered around the individual matchups. He believed Stephen Curry, despite his offensive brilliance, would struggle defensively against Richard “Rip” Hamilton, who was known for his relentless movement and scoring off screens.
Wallace also mentioned Chauncey Billups, asserting that the Pistons’ point guard would have a significant size and strength advantage over any defender the Warriors could deploy. Additionally, Wallace pointed out Tayshaun Prince’s underrated scoring ability and argued that the Warriors were not accustomed to the physicality that the Pistons brought to the game.
Draymond Green, however, countered Wallace’s claims by highlighting the scoring disparity and the strategic use of pick-and-roll plays that would exploit the Pistons’ defensive setup.
Green’s point about the Warriors’ scoring ability suggests that the Pistons’ defensive records wouldn’t hold up against the high-octane offense of the 2017 Warriors. He also challenged Wallace’s comment on physicality, implying that the Warriors’ modern strategies and skill sets would outmatch the Pistons.
Green’s response underscores the confidence he has in his team’s ability to dominate any era. While Wallace’s pride in the 2004 Pistons is evident, Green’s retort emphasizes the evolution of the game and the formidable nature of the 2017 Warriors, who are often regarded as one of the greatest teams in NBA history.
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