Without Curry, Draymond Green is forcing the Warriors to confront an uncomfortable truth about his offense

A difficult night in San Antonio

Without Stephen Curry, Golden State was overwhelmed by San Antonio, falling 123-85 on Friday. The Spurs led by 38, and the Warriors never threatened to make the hosts anxious.

Green played 16 minutes as the result became clear in the first quarter. He recorded four points, three rebounds, three assists and two turnovers.

Foul and return to play

Green was assessed a flagrant foul penalty 1 after shoving Victor Wembanyama. He went to the locker room afterward, then returned in the second half. The performance added to a recurring concern: Green has struggled when Curry is unavailable, a pattern the Warriors should not dismiss.

Numbers point to a decline

Green is averaging 3.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game. He is shooting 40.5 percent from the field and 23.1 percent from beyond the arc. Those figures mark his lowest production since his rookie season, according to the article. His defense remains an exception, while his contribution in other areas has been far less effective without Curry.

Curry shapes Green’s role

Golden State’s offense depends on Curry moving without the ball and drawing defenders toward him. Green helps locate Curry and other teammates who benefit from the attention Curry commands.

The article argues that Green creates little offensive pressure on his own and that his scoring has faded. It suggests the Warriors consider reducing his role further, particularly when Curry sits.