Draymond Green Credits LeBron James for Empowering Players off the Court.
Green believes James paved the way for players to take control of their careers.
The Warriors All-Star forward made the comments during a recent interview on CNBC's 'Power Lunch.'
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You know, with what [LeBron's] done in his career that's kind of shown everybody else the power that you have as a player.
, Draymond Green, via CNBC.
That's why you saw the movement this year is because the athlete, the basketball players have taken control of their own future.
, Draymond Green, via CNBC.
Everybody celebrates LeBron for his basketball career and the things he's been able to accomplish. I think the doors that he's opened for athletes is his biggest accomplishment.
, Draymond Green, via CNBC.
James is credited with shifting the power dynamic of
the NBA when he left Cleveland for Miami in 2010.
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Since then, many NBA stars have left their current teams when they have become free agents.
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Anthony Davis requested a trade this offseason from
the New Orleans Pelicans to the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Davis was still under contract for the
2019-2020 season but informed the Pelicans
he would not be returning next year.