Draymond Green declines to discuss criticism from Mark Cuban

DENVER — In addition to being the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Warriors forward Draymond Green is one of the league's best orators. Seldom does a Green media scrum pass without a few noteworthy sound bites. But after shoot-around Saturday at Pepsi Center, Green declined to provide much of a response to Mavericks owner Mark Cuban's recent comments on Green's criticism of the term "owner" in sports. "The altitude here is tough," Green said, smiling as he changed the subject. "It's a tough place to play. I'm looking forward to playing against Gary (Harris) and his new contract. (Nikola) Jokic, looking forward to tonight.