History of Draymond Green in Timeline
Draymond Green is a professional basketball player renowned for his defensive prowess and pivotal role with the Golden State Warriors. A four-time NBA champion, four-time All-Star, and two-time All-NBA Team member, Green is also a two-time Olympic gold medalist. He earned the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award in 2017 and has nine All-Defensive Team selections. His skill set has cemented his place among the greatest defensive players in NBA history.
1959: Tom Gola Triple Doubles
On January 4, 2016, Draymond Green became the second Warriors player ever to post three straight triple-doubles (the other being Tom Gola in 1959–60).
1964: Warriors player with back-to-back triple-doubles
On November 28, 2015, Draymond Green had 13 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists against the Kings, becoming the first Warriors player with back-to-back triple-doubles since Wilt Chamberlain in 1964.
1973: First time blocks and steals became official stats
In 1973, blocks and steals became official statistics for the first time.
1986: Alvin Robertson's triple double
In 1986, Alvin Robertson recorded a triple-double with at least 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals, along with 20 points.
March 4, 1990: Draymond Green's Birth
On March 4, 1990, Draymond Jamal Green was born. He is now a professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors.
1996: Grant Hill Triple Doubles
In 2016, Draymond Green's 13 triple-doubles were the most by a non-guard in the NBA since Grant Hill's 13 in 1996–97.
1996: Warriors Victory in San Antonio
In May 2013, Draymond Green started Game 2 against the San Antonio Spurs, contributing to the Warriors' first victory in San Antonio since the 1996–97 season.
2005: Sophomore Year at Saginaw High School
In 2005, as a sophomore at Saginaw High School, Draymond Green averaged 12 points and 11 rebounds per game.
2006: Junior Year at Saginaw High School
In 2006, as a junior at Saginaw High School, Draymond Green averaged 25 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and three steals per game.
2007: Senior Year at Saginaw High School
In 2007, as a senior, Draymond Green averaged 20 points, 13 rebounds, and two blocked shots per game, leading the Saginaw High Trojans to a 27–1 record.
2008: Freshman Year at Michigan State
In 2008, as a freshman for Michigan State, Draymond Green appeared in 37 games and averaged 3.3 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.
2008: Dwyane Wade's season
In 2008-09, Dwyane Wade became the first in the NBA to record 150 steals and 100 blocks in a season.
January 2009: Brandon Roy's 10-steal game
In January 2009, Brandon Roy recorded the first 10-steal game in the NBA.
2009: Michigan State's NCAA tournament run
During Michigan State's 2009 NCAA tournament run, Draymond Green averaged 8.5 points and 5.3 rebounds, ranking fourth on the squad in scoring and second in rebounding.
2009: Harris played basketball for Nebraska-Omaha from 2009 to 2011
In 2009, Torrian Harris, Draymond Green's brother, played basketball for Nebraska-Omaha from 2009 to 2011.
2009: Sophomore Year at Michigan State
In 2009, as a sophomore, Draymond Green averaged 9.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.2 steals per game and he became the first player in Michigan State history to be named Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year.
2010: Junior Year at Michigan State
In 2010, as a junior, Draymond Green averaged 12.6 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.
February 10, 2011: First Triple-Double at Michigan State
On February 10, 2011, Draymond Green became the third Michigan State men's basketball player to record a triple-double.
2011: Green represented the United States at the 2011 Summer Universiade
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.
2011: Harris played basketball for Nebraska-Omaha from 2009 to 2011
In 2011, Torrian Harris, Draymond Green's brother, played basketball for Nebraska-Omaha from 2009 to 2011.
2011: Senior Year at Michigan State
In 2011, as a senior, Draymond Green captained the Spartans to a regular season Big Ten championship and Big Ten tournament championship, being named Most Outstanding Player.
2011: Green practiced with the Michigan State Spartans football team
In 2011, while at Michigan State University, Draymond Green practiced with the Michigan State Spartans football team and played in two plays during the Green-White spring football game as a tight end.
March 5, 2012: Big Ten Player of the Year
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.
March 10, 2012: Second All-Time Rebounding Leader at MSU
On March 10, 2012, Draymond Green passed Johnny Green as the second all-time rebounding leader at MSU, finishing the game with 1,046 career rebounds.
March 16, 2012: Third Career Triple-Double
On March 16, 2012, Draymond Green recorded his third career triple-double against LIU-Brooklyn in the second round of the 2012 NCAA tournament.
March 22, 2012: Most Career Rebounds at Michigan State
On March 22, 2012, in a loss to Louisville, Draymond Green collected 16 rebounds, bringing him to 1,096 career rebounds, the most in Michigan State history.
July 30, 2012: Signs with Golden State Warriors
On July 30, 2012, Draymond Green signed a three-year, $2.6 million contract with the Golden State Warriors.
2012: Green earned a bachelor's degree
In 2012, Draymond Green earned a bachelor's degree in communication from Michigan State University.
2012: Big Ten tournament championship
In 2012, Draymond Green helped the Michigan State Spartans earn a Big Ten tournament championship and he was drafted 35th overall in the 2012 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors.
2012: Nicolas Batum Stats
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.
December 1, 2013: Warriors vs Kings
On December 1, 2013, Draymond Green tipped in a missed shot by Stephen Curry to give the Warriors a lead in their win over the Sacramento Kings.
2013: 2013-14 Season Performance
Draymond Green played in all 82 games of the 2013-14 NBA season, averaging 6.2 points and 5.0 rebounds per game.
2013: 2013 Playoffs
In the 2013 playoffs against the Denver Nuggets, Draymond Green improved his three-point percentage and offensive performance.
April 14, 2014: Career High Points and Rebounds
On April 14, 2014, Draymond Green recorded a career-high 20 points and a career-high-tying 12 rebounds off the bench.
2014: Promotion to Starting Lineup
In 2014, Draymond Green was promoted to the starting lineup as a replacement at power forward due to David Lee's injury.
2014: Warriors improved from 2014–15 to 2015–16.
In 2014, Green's ball handling, court vision and unselfishness in a point forward role have been repeatedly cited as a reason why the Warriors improved from 2014–15 to 2015–16.
2014: Green became crucial to the Warriors' Death Lineup
In 2014, under Steve Kerr's coaching, Draymond Green became crucial to the Warriors' Death Lineup as the team's center.
January 2, 2015: First Career Triple-Double
On January 2, 2015, Draymond Green recorded his first career triple-double with 16 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists in a win over the Toronto Raptors.
July 9, 2015: Re-Signs with the Warriors
On July 9, 2015, Draymond Green re-signed with the Warriors to a five-year, $82 million contract.
September 14, 2015: Green donated $3.1 million to Michigan State University
On September 14, 2015, Draymond Green donated $3.1 million to Michigan State University to help build a new athletics facility and fund an endowment program for scholarships.
2015: Green was vocal about his desire to break the Chicago Bulls' all-time wins record
As the Warriors pushed to the close of a record-setting 2015–16 season, Draymond Green was vocal about his desire to break the Chicago Bulls' all-time wins record, and sought the input of his teammates to make sure the team successfully pushed toward the goal together.
2015: Green dramatically increased his play-making role on the team
During the 2015–16 season, Draymond Green dramatically increased his play-making role on the team, doubling his assists average to a team-leading 7.4 per game.
2015: 2015 NBA Championship
In 2015, Draymond Green played a key role on the Warriors' championship team.
2015: Green became crucial to the Warriors' Death Lineup as the team's center
In 2015, under Steve Kerr's coaching, Draymond Green became crucial to the Warriors' Death Lineup as the team's center. His performance in this position enabled the Warriors to create a number of match-up problems for opposing defenses during the 2014–15 and 2015–16 seasons.
January 4, 2016: Three Straight Triple-Doubles
On January 4, 2016, Draymond Green became the second Warriors player ever to post three straight triple-doubles.
June 2016: Green named to 2016 U.S. Olympic team
In June 2016, Draymond Green was selected for the 2016 U.S. Olympic team and later helped Team USA win a gold medal in Rio.
July 2016: Green was arrested for assault in East Lansing, Michigan
In July 2016, Draymond Green was arrested for assault in East Lansing, Michigan, following a confrontation with Michigan State defensive back Jermaine Edmondson at a bar and later at Conrad's Grill, where Green allegedly slapped or punched Edmondson.
October 25, 2016: Green opens season with 18 points and 12 rebounds
On October 25, 2016, Draymond Green began the season with a strong performance, scoring 18 points and grabbing 12 rebounds against the San Antonio Spurs.
2016: Named to multiple NBA All-Defensive Teams
In 2016 Draymond Green was named to multiple NBA All-Defensive Teams.
2016: Green and Curry's on-court chemistry has been cited as a key to the Warriors' improvement
In 2016, Draymond Green and Stephen Curry's on-court chemistry was cited as a key to the Warriors' improvement in 2015–16.
2016: Green took a step forward on defense
In 2016, Green took a step forward on defense, winning the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award that he coveted after two straight seasons as runner-up. He also played a role in recruiting Kevin Durant to the Warriors.
February 10, 2017: First NBA triple-double with fewer than 10 points
On February 10, 2017, Draymond Green achieved a unique triple-double, scoring only four points but adding 12 rebounds, 10 assists, and 10 steals in a 122–107 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies, marking the first triple-double in NBA history with fewer than 10 points.
March 14, 2017: 20 points with 11 free throws against Philadelphia 76ers
On March 14, 2017, Green scored 20 points with 11 free throws, eight assists, eight rebounds and six blocks in a 106–104 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. He also became the 11th player in franchise history with 400 blocked shots.
April 16, 2017: Game 1 win over Portland Trail Blazers
On April 16, 2017, Draymond Green contributed 19 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists, five blocked shots, and three steals in a 121–109 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
October 17, 2017: Green exits game with knee strain
On October 17, 2017, in the season opener against the Houston Rockets, Draymond Green exited the game in the second half due to a strained left knee. Prior to his exit, he contributed nine points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds.
December 25, 2017: Ties franchise record with 20th triple-double
On December 25, 2017, Draymond Green recorded 12 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 99–92 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, tying the franchise career record with his 20th triple-double.
2017: 2017 NBA Championship
In 2017, Draymond Green played a key role on the Warriors' championship team.
2017: NBA Defensive Player of the Year
In 2017, Draymond Green was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year and also led the league in steals.
2017: Named Western Conference All-Star reserve
In 2017, Draymond Green was selected as a Western Conference All-Star reserve for the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, marking a significant achievement in his career.
January 4, 2018: Franchise career leader in triple-doubles
On January 4, 2018, in a 124–114 win over the Houston Rockets, Draymond Green recorded 17 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists to become the franchise career leader in triple-doubles with 21, surpassing Tom Gola.
January 20, 2018: Surpasses 4,000 career points
On January 20, 2018, Draymond Green recorded 21 points and seven rebounds in a 116–108 loss to the Houston Rockets, thus surpassing the 4,000-point mark (4,019) while also reaching 3,000 career rebounds.
February 24, 2018: Passes Chris Mullin on Warriors' blocked shots list
On February 24, 2018, in a 112–80 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, Draymond Green passed Chris Mullin (488) for eighth place on the Warriors' blocked shots list.
March 8, 2018: Records third triple-double of the season
On March 8, 2018, Draymond Green recorded his third triple-double of the season with 11 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in a 110–107 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
2018: Warriors win NBA Championship
In 2018, Draymond Green and the Warriors swept the Cleveland Cavaliers to win back-to-back NBA titles.
2018: Green dated actress Hazel Renee
In 2018, Draymond Green began dating actress Hazel Renee.
2018: Career high with seventh straight playoff game with at least 10 rebounds
In 2018, Draymond Green set a career high with his seventh straight playoff game with at least 10 rebounds.
2018: Last All-Star selection
In 2018, Draymond Green was last selected for All-Star selection.
August 3, 2019: Signs four-year contract extension
On August 3, 2019, Draymond Green signed a four-year, $100 million contract extension to remain with the Warriors.
2019: Engagement announced
In 2019, Draymond Green and Hazel Renee announced their engagement.
2019: Ties for second-most triple-doubles in a single postseason
In 2019, Draymond Green finished with six triple-doubles for the postseason, tying Magic Johnson for the second-most in a single postseason in NBA history.
February 1, 2020: Ties career-high of 16 assists
On February 1, 2020, Draymond Green tied his career-high of 16 assists in the Warriors' 131–112 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
August 9, 2020: NBA fines Green for anti-tampering statements
On August 9, 2020, the NBA fined Draymond Green $50,000 for making statements that violated the league's anti-tampering rules during a TNT pregame show on August 7.
2020: Daughter born
In 2020, Draymond Green and Hazel Renee welcomed their daughter.
2020: Misses training camp due to COVID-19
In 2020, Draymond Green missed most of the training camp after testing positive for COVID-19.
2020: Green was selected as one of the players on the 2020 Olympic team
In 2020, Draymond Green was selected as one of the players on the 2020 Olympic team to compete in Tokyo, which was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 26, 2021: Career-high 19 assists
On February 26, 2021, Draymond Green recorded a career-high 19 assists, along with 11 points and 12 rebounds, in a 130–121 win over the Charlotte Hornets.
November 2021: Green started his podcast, The Draymond Green Show
In November 2021, Draymond Green launched his podcast, "The Draymond Green Show."
December 20, 2021: Ties John Havlicek on all-time triple-double list
On December 20, 2021, Draymond Green recorded his 31st career triple-double, tying John Havlicek for 15th on the all-time career triple-double list.
2021: Green helped Team USA win the gold medal
In 2021, Draymond Green helped Team USA win the gold medal at the Olympics in Tokyo, averaging 3.5 points and 2.7 rebounds in six games.
January 2022: Green signed a multiyear deal with Turner Sports
In January 2022, Draymond Green signed a multiyear deal with Turner Sports to be an analyst and contributor, including appearances on Inside the NBA.
February 3, 2022: Named All-Star reserve
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 his first since 2018.
August 14, 2022: Wedding ceremony in Malibu
On August 14, 2022, Draymond Green and Hazel Renee held their wedding ceremony in Malibu.
October 5, 2022: Altercation with Jordan Poole
On October 5, 2022, during a team practice, Draymond Green was involved in an altercation with teammate Jordan Poole, resulting in Green striking Poole in the face.
2022: 2022 NBA Championship
In 2022, Draymond Green played a key role on the Warriors' championship team.
March 16, 2023: Suspended for 16th technical foul
On March 16, 2023, Draymond Green was suspended by the NBA for one game without pay for incurring his 16th technical foul of the season.
July 8, 2023: Re-signs with Warriors
On July 8, 2023, Draymond Green re-signed with the Warriors on a four-year, $100 million contract.
November 14, 2023: Suspended for choking Rudy Gobert
On November 14, 2023, during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Draymond Green put Rudy Gobert in a chokehold during an on-court altercation. Green was subsequently suspended for five games by the NBA.
December 12, 2023: Ejected for striking Jusuf Nurkić
On December 12, 2023, Draymond Green was ejected from a game against the Phoenix Suns after striking Jusuf Nurkić in the face.
January 6, 2024: Green reinstated after suspension
On January 6, 2024, Draymond Green was reinstated by the NBA after serving a 12-game suspension.
March 7, 2024: Green records 32nd career triple-double in loss to Bulls
On March 7, 2024, Draymond Green achieved his 32nd career triple-double, scoring 11 points, securing 10 rebounds, and providing 12 assists in a 122–125 defeat against the Chicago Bulls.
March 2024: Green has the second-most NBA career ejections with 21
As of March 2024, Draymond Green has the second-most NBA career ejections with 21, only behind Rasheed Wallace. His disciplinary record has led to suspensions during the 2023-24 season.
March 26, 2024: Green appeared to grab the neck of Patty Mills
On March 26, 2024, during a game against the Miami Heat, Draymond Green appeared to grab Patty Mills by the neck and pull him to the ground, the foul was deemed common instead of flagrant after review.
2024: Green won the NBA Hustle Award for the 2024–25 season
In 2024, Draymond Green won the NBA Hustle Award for the 2024–25 season, which recognizes a player whose efforts aren't reflected in traditional stats.
April 1, 2025: Green posted his 33rd career triple-double
On April 1, 2025, Draymond Green recorded his 33rd career triple-double with 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists in a 134–125 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
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