Draymond Green is a four-time NBA champion known for his defensive skills. He played college basketball for Michigan State and has been a key player for the Golden State Warriors championship teams.
Draymond Jamal Green was born on March 4, 1990. He is an American professional basketball player known for his versatile playing style and defensive skills.
On November 14, 2007, Draymond Green signed a National Letter of Intent to play college basketball for Michigan State, marking a pivotal moment in his basketball career.
Draymond Green contributed to Michigan State's victory in the Big Ten Tournament during his college basketball career.
In 2011, Draymond Green represented the United States national team at the Summer Universiade men's basketball tournament in Shenzhen, China, where Team USA finished fifth.
On March 5, 2012, Draymond Green was named Big Ten Player of the Year by the coaches and media, and was a unanimous first-team All-Big Ten selection.
On March 16, 2012, Draymond Green recorded his third career triple-double against LIU-Brooklyn in the second round of the 2012 NCAA tournament, becoming just the third player in NCAA history to achieve this feat.
On March 22, 2012, in a game against Louisville, Draymond Green collected 16 rebounds, bringing his career total to 1,096 rebounds, the most in Michigan State history surpassing Greg Kelser.
On October 31, 2012, Draymond Green made his NBA debut with the Golden State Warriors, playing one minute and making one defensive rebound.
In Game 1 of the first round of the 2013 NBA playoffs against the Denver Nuggets on April 20, Draymond Green contributed to the Warriors' performance despite the team's loss.
Draymond Green received his first suspension in the NBA during a game between the Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers. He was ejected for hitting Blake Griffin in the face with his elbow, resulting in a flagrant 2 foul.
On April 14, 2014, Draymond Green recorded a career-high 20 points and 12 rebounds off the bench in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Warriors suffered two consecutive losses on November 9 and 11, 2014, despite Green's solid performance.
On December 6, 2014, Green scored a career-high 31 points in a game against the Chicago Bulls, contributing to the Warriors' victory.
On January 2, 2015, Green achieved his first career triple-double with 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists in a game against the Toronto Raptors.
On July 9, 2015, Draymond Green re-signed with the Warriors to a five-year, $82 million contract.
On September 14, 2015, Draymond Green donated $3.1 million to Michigan State University, the largest pledge from an athlete in the school's history, to support building a new athletics facility and funding scholarships.
On November 27, 2015, Draymond Green recorded his third career triple-double against the Phoenix Suns, followed by his fourth career triple-double against the Sacramento Kings the next game.
On December 11, 2015, Draymond Green became the first player since Nicolas Batum in 2012 to record five or more in all five major statistical categories in a game against the Boston Celtics.
On January 4, 2016, Draymond Green became the second Warriors player ever to post three straight triple-doubles, helping Golden State to a victory over the Charlotte Hornets.
On March 27, 2016, Draymond Green posted his franchise-best 12th triple-double of the season in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
On March 30, 2016, Draymond Green became the first player in NBA history to record 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, 500 assists, 100 steals, and 100 blocks in a season in a game against the Utah Jazz.
Draymond Green was suspended for Game 5 of the NBA Finals after accumulating his fourth flagrant foul point in the playoffs.
Draymond Green was suspended for Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors for hitting LeBron James in the groin.
On October 25, 2016, Draymond Green opened the season with an impressive performance, scoring 18 points and grabbing 12 rebounds against the San Antonio Spurs.
On December 1, 2016, Draymond Green had a standout game, scoring 20 points, grabbing 15 rebounds, and providing nine assists in a game against the Houston Rockets.
On January 26, 2017, Draymond Green was honored by being named a Western Conference All-Star reserve for the 2017 NBA All-Star Game.
On February 10, 2017, Draymond Green achieved a historic triple-double with 10 steals, becoming the first player in NBA history to do so with fewer than 10 points scored.
On April 16, 2017, Draymond Green showcased his skills with 19 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists, five blocked shots, and three steals in a victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the playoff series.
During the Warriors' season opener against the Houston Rockets, on October 17, 2017, Draymond Green left the game in the second half due to a strained left knee after contributing nine points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds.
On December 25, 2017, Draymond Green achieved a triple-double with 12 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, tying the franchise career record with his 20th triple-double.
In a game on January 4, 2018, Draymond Green recorded 17 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists against the Houston Rockets, becoming the franchise career leader in triple-doubles with 21, surpassing Tom Gola.
On February 24, 2018, Draymond Green passed Chris Mullin for eighth place on the Warriors' blocked shots list during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
In a game on March 8, 2018, Draymond Green recorded his third triple-double of the season with 11 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in a win over the San Antonio Spurs, contributing to the Warriors' playoff push.
Draymond Green was limited to just under 14 minutes in a game against the Memphis Grizzlies due to a bruised right foot. He subsequently missed the next two games because of a sprained right toe.
A heated argument between Draymond Green and Kevin Durant over Durant's upcoming free agency status led to Green's suspension for the Warriors' game against the Atlanta Hawks.
After missing several games due to a sprained toe, Draymond Green returned to action against the Minnesota Timberwolves with seven points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists in a win.
Draymond Green grabbed a season-high 15 rebounds in a game against the Washington Wizards, contributing to a win for the Warriors.
In Game 6 of the Warriors' playoff series against the Clippers, Draymond Green achieved his fifth career playoff triple-double with 16 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists in a series-clinching win.
Draymond Green played a crucial role in helping the Warriors sweep a series with a triple-double of 18 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists in an overtime win against the Portland Trail Blazers.
In Game 1 of the 2019 NBA Finals, Draymond Green achieved a triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, although the Warriors lost to the Toronto Raptors.
On August 3, 2019, Draymond Green signed a four-year, $100 million contract extension with the Warriors, choosing to remain with the team instead of exploring free agency.
Draymond Green tied his career high of 16 assists in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, contributing to the Warriors' victory.
The NBA fined Draymond Green $50,000 for violating anti-tampering rules after he made statements on TNT's pregame show regarding Devin Booker and his career.
In a game against the Charlotte Hornets, Draymond Green had 11 points, 12 rebounds, and a career-high 19 assists, showcasing his playmaking abilities.
Draymond Green recorded the 29th triple-double of his career in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans, surpassing Michael Jordan in career triple-doubles.
On December 20, 2021, Draymond Green achieved his 31st career triple-double with 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in a game against the Sacramento Kings, tying him with Boston Celtics legend John Havlicek for 15th on the all-time career triple-double list.
Draymond Green is receiving assistance from the Warriors, leading to an indefinite suspension.
On February 3, 2022, Draymond Green was selected as a reserve for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, marking his fourth career All-Star selection and first since 2018.
On August 14, 2022, Draymond Green and actress Hazel Renee held their wedding ceremony in Malibu.
A video surfaced online showing Draymond Green getting into an altercation with teammate Jordan Poole during a Warriors practice on October 5, 2022.
On October 9, 2022, Draymond Green publicly apologized for striking teammate Jordan Poole in the face during an altercation, announcing that he would take a brief break from the team.
Draymond Green hit Jordan Poole in the face during an altercation, resulting in a fine from his team. Coach Steve Kerr considered it the biggest crisis since he became head coach. Green later apologized to Poole.
In March 2023, Draymond Green was suspended for one game after receiving his 16th technical foul of the season during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The foul was given when Green tossed the ball off Russell Westbrook's head, leading to a technical foul.
Draymond Green was suspended for five games in November 2023 after putting Rudy Gobert from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a headlock, with coach Kerr acknowledging the suspension.
On November 27, 2023, Draymond Green recorded his first double-double of the season with a season-high 19 points and 11 assists in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors was suspended indefinitely by the NBA for striking Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in the face. This was Green's sixth suspension in his career, and he was required to meet certain league and team conditions before returning to play.
Draymond Green, a star player for the Golden State Warriors, was recently suspended indefinitely by the NBA due to a series of unsportsmanlike behaviors.
On March 7, 2024, Draymond Green achieved his 32nd career triple-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists in a game against the Chicago Bulls.
While playing against the Miami Heat on March 26, 2024, Draymond Green appeared to grab the neck of Patty Mills and pull him to the ground, resulting in a review by officials.