The Undefeated presents: A Playoff Diary with Draymond Green, Part 7

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Draymond Green has evolved into one of the most interesting personalities in the NBA, and perhaps all of sports — the vocal leader and emotional engine for one of the most compelling NBA teams in recent memory.

Green has agreed to give Marc J. Spears of ESPN’s The Undefeated an exclusive look into his life on and off the court, via a playoff diary that Green hopes will end with a second straight NBA championship for the Golden State Warriors.

Diary entry No. 7: May 5, 2016

Golden State defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 110-99 on Tuesday in Oakland, California. Green posted 17 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists and four blocks for the Warriors, who lead the second-round playoff series 2-0.

“I cut my nose shooting the ball. Actually, I did it the other day, before Game 1. Then I was shooting Sunday night to get some shots up and I got myself really bad. I do it from time to time; I just go up to shoot and catch my nose with my thumb. It’s bad. I don’t know how I do it, but usually when I do it, I’m shooting well.

“I was shooting well [Sunday] night, too. I felt my shot was good. But maybe I shouldn’t have [put in the extra work] because I didn’t shoot well in Game 2. I feel like my shot has been going good, but I just wanted to stay in that rhythm. I was in there until about 10 [on Sunday night] after getting there at 8 o’clock. Just trying to stay ready.

“I trash-talked to [Portland guard Damian Lillard] during Game 2. He said …

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