Green joined Evan Mobley, Dyson Daniels, Lu Dort and San Leandro native Amen Thompson on the all-defense team. Green previously came in third in Defensive Player of the Year voting in April behind Mobley, the winner, and Daniels.

Green commended Kuminga for how he responded to questions about his future with the Warriors. Kuminga showed his appreciation for head coach Steve Kerr for helping him get to where he is today, which, according to Green, was "such a responsible, great, well-thought answer."

However, when Steph suffered a hamstring strain in Game 1 of the West semis against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the 6'8" forward showed he kept himself ready for when his number was called. JK immediately stepped up and averaged 24.3 points on 55 percent shooting in Games 2 to 5.