In the world of NBA debates, few topics spark as much passion as the value of Draymond Green to the Golden State Warriors' dynasty. Former NBA star Jerry Stackhouse recently weighed in with a powerful take that every basketball fan and player should hear.

"They've gone together like hand and glove," Stackhouse said, referring to the Warriors' core. "Like I said, it's not a dynasty. It's not four championships, I don't believe. Maybe they win a championship. Steph Curry has a gravity to win a championship or two; I give him that greatness. But they don't win four without Draymond Green."

Stackhouse's point cuts to the heart of modern basketball: championships are built on more than just scoring. While Curry's otherworldly shooting creates the offensive magic that defines the Warriors, Green provides the defensive backbone that turns great teams into legends.

"That's because of what he brings on the defensive end," Stackhouse explained. "I think Steve [Kerr] said it, and I almost have to echo it, man. For a six-seven, six-eight guy to be able to defend all positions — he can switch onto a point guard and move his feet for a possession or two, or he can get down there and keep Jokic from getting to the middle of the paint."

For players and fans alike, this is a reminder that true greatness in basketball comes in many forms. Whether you're a sharpshooter like Curry or a defensive anchor like Green, every role matters when chasing a championship. And as Stackhouse makes clear, the Warriors' four titles are a testament to that balance.