Draymond Green Explains Why He Is to Blame for Warriors Struggles This Season

• Draymond Green has blamed himself for the Golden State Warriors' struggles this season.
• Green says that he hasn't been a good leader for the team
• The Warriors are 23-23 this season and are 6th in the Western Conference

Draymond Green has said that he is to blame for the Golden State Warriors' struggles in the NBA this season.

The defending NBA champions have been inconsistent as they look to defend their title. However, in their loss against the Boston Celtics a few days ago, they showed that they can still compete with the best.

The team has been without Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins for several games in the last few months, causing them to lose games that they were expected to win.

Green, who is a veteran for the team, stole the headlines in preseason when he punched his young teammate Jordan Poole. The incident threatened to derail the team but it seems they moved past it, per SI.

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Green blames himself for Warriors troubles

Surprisingly, the Warriors grabbed a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers without most of their starters. However, Curry recently said the team struggled for consistency.

Green said the team's problems are on him.

"A lot of ourt shortcomings this year is my fault...I have not been the leader that I am and that I need to be for this team."

With most of the team now healthy, they have a chance to go on a run. They have a three-game home stand against Brooklyn, Memphis and Toronto.

Their win in Cleveland was the finale on their five-game road trip that saw them go 3-2. However, they are still 6-18 on the road this season, but their last two games are signs of improvement.

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Steve Kerr's side now have a chance to string together a good run before the All-Star break. They are 6th in the Western Conference with a 23-23 record, per ESPN.

Green on Hall of Fame chances

Sports Brief earlier reported on Green saying that he should be in the Basketball Hall of Fame, but his criteria will be different.

Green said he will make the Hall of Fame, but the route won't be the normal one. Although he's just 32 years old with four NBA titles, Green says he still needs to build his case

"I hope I’ll — be in the Hall of Fame. But my route won’t be the typical route. You won’t go and look at my stats and say, “This guy’s a surefire Hall of Famer.”