But without Draymond Green, Golden State is a totally different team; they don't have their identity," Danny said. "If they lose him, it's a totally different ball game. I don't see them win this series without him.

Led by Stephen Curry -- an all-time talent -- with support from Draymond Green, the Warriors have two pivotal pieces from their four NBA championships. Oh, and they've been brilliant since acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat at the trade deadline.

Draymond Green was enemy No. 1 in Houston for much of last decade. Expect a reprisal of his villain role in Round 1.