Career Timeline of Draymond Green: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Draymond Green, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Draymond Green is a professional basketball player renowned for his defensive prowess and leadership. A power forward for the Golden State Warriors, he's a four-time NBA champion, four-time All-Star, and two-time All-NBA Team member. Green has earned two Olympic gold medals and was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2017. His nine All-Defensive Team selections highlight his consistent impact on the defensive end.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1964: Back-to-Back Triple Doubles

On November 28 Draymond Green became the first Warriors player with back-to-back triple-doubles since Wilt Chamberlain in 1964.

1996: Warriors First Victory in San Antonio

On May 8, Draymond Green started Game 2 of the Warriors' second-round series against the San Antonio Spurs. In the Warriors' 100–91 victory, the Warriors' first victory in San Antonio since the 1996–97 season.

November 14, 2007: Signed Letter of Intent with Michigan State

On November 14, 2007, Draymond Green signed a National Letter of Intent to play college basketball for Michigan State, choosing them over Michigan and Kentucky.

2011: Green represents United States at 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, and Green averaged 8.6 points and 6.0 rebounds.

July 30, 2012: Signed with the Warriors

On July 30, 2012, Draymond Green signed a three-year, $2.6 million contract with the Golden State Warriors.

2012: NBA Draft and Big Ten Tournament Championship

In 2012, Draymond Green helped the Michigan State Spartans win a Big Ten tournament championship. He was also drafted 35th overall in the 2012 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors.

2013: Played in all Playoff Games

Draymond Green played in all 82 games with 12 starts during the 2013-14 season, averaging 6.2 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. He also played in all seven of the Warriors' first-round playoff games against the Los Angeles Clippers.

2013: First Round Playoff Win

In 2013, Draymond Green helped the Warriors win the first round of the playoffs against the Denver Nuggets in six games.

April 14, 2014: Career High vs Timberwolves

On April 14, 2014, Draymond Green recorded a career-high 20 points and a career-high-tying 12 rebounds off the bench to help his team defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 130–120.

2014: Crucial Role in Warriors' Death Lineup

In 2014, under the coaching of Steve Kerr, Draymond Green became a crucial component of the Warriors' Death Lineup, utilizing his versatility as the team's center.

2014: Breakthrough Season

In the 2014-15 season, Draymond Green had a breakthrough as the Warriors' starting power forward, averaging 13.6 points per game over the first seven games.

2014: Warriors improved from 2014-15 to 2015-16

The Warriors improved from the 2014-15 season to the 2015-16 season due to Draymond Green's ball handling, court vision and unselfishness in a point forward role.

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 126–105 win over the Toronto Raptors.

July 9, 2015: Re-signed with the Warriors

On July 9, 2015, Draymond Green re-signed with the Warriors to a five-year, $82 million contract.

September 14, 2015: 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 vocal about breaking Chicago Bulls' all-time wins record

As the Warriors pushed to the close of a record-setting 2015-16 season, Green was vocal about his desire to break the Chicago Bulls' all-time wins record.

2015: Increased Play-Making Role

During the 2015-16 season, Draymond Green increased his play-making role on the team, doubling his assists average to a team-leading 7.4 per game.

2015: NBA Championship with Warriors

In 2015, Draymond Green played a key role on the Golden State Warriors' championship team.

2015: Impact on Warriors' Match-Up Problems

In 2015, Green's performance as the Warriors' center in the Death Lineup allowed the team to create match-up problems for opposing defenses.

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 (the other being Tom Gola in 1959–60) as he helped Golden State record its 35th straight regular season home win with a 111–101 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.

June 2016: Green named to U.S. Olympic team

In June 2016, Draymond Green was selected to the 2016 U.S. Olympic team and helped the team win a gold medal in Rio.

October 25, 2016: Green opens season with 18 points and 12 rebounds

On October 25, 2016, Draymond Green started the season with 18 points and 12 rebounds in a game against the San Antonio Spurs.

2016: Multiple NBA All-Defensive Team Selections

By 2016, Green was named to multiple NBA All-Defensive Teams, showcasing his versatile defensive skills capable of guarding all five positions.

February 10, 2017: Green records rare triple-double with steals

On February 10, 2017, Draymond Green achieved a unique triple-double with 12 rebounds, 10 assists, and 10 steals, despite scoring only four points, in a game against the Memphis Grizzlies. This was the first triple-double in NBA history with fewer than 10 points scored and only the second with at least 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and 10 steals.

March 14, 2017: Green scores 20 points with 6 blocks against 76ers

On March 14, 2017, Draymond Green scored 20 points, had 11 free throws, 8 assists, 8 rebounds, and 6 blocks in a win against the Philadelphia 76ers. He also became the 11th player in franchise history with 400 blocked shots.

April 16, 2017: Green records near double-double in playoff game

On April 16, 2017, Draymond Green recorded 19 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists, 5 blocks, and 3 steals in a playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

December 25, 2017: Green ties franchise record with triple-double

On December 25, 2017, Draymond Green recorded a triple-double with 12 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists in a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, tying the franchise career record with his 20th triple-double.

2017: Second NBA Championship with Warriors

In 2017, Draymond Green played a key role on the Golden State Warriors' championship team.

2017: Green 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.

January 4, 2018: Green becomes franchise leader in triple-doubles

On January 4, 2018, Draymond Green recorded 17 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists in a win against the Houston Rockets, becoming the franchise career leader in triple-doubles with 21.

January 20, 2018: Green surpasses 4,000 career points

On January 20, 2018, Draymond Green surpassed the 4,000-point mark (4,019) while also reaching 3,000 career rebounds in a game against the Houston Rockets.

February 24, 2018: Green passes Mullin on Warriors' blocked shots list

On February 24, 2018, Draymond Green passed Chris Mullin for eighth place on the Warriors' blocked shots list during a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

March 8, 2018: Green records triple-double against Spurs

On March 8, 2018, Draymond Green had a triple-double with 11 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in a 110-107 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

2018: Previous All-Star Selection

Green's selection on February 3, 2022, was his first since 2018.

2018: Warriors sweep Cavaliers to win back-to-back titles

In 2018, Draymond Green helped the Warriors sweep the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals to claim back-to-back titles, and also passed Chamberlain for the most rebounds in Warriors playoff history during Game 3 of the 2018 NBA Finals.

2018: Third NBA Championship with Warriors

In 2018, Draymond Green played a key role on the Golden State Warriors' championship team.

August 3, 2019: Green signs contract extension with Warriors

On August 3, 2019, Draymond Green signed a four-year, $100 million contract extension to remain with the Golden State Warriors.

February 1, 2020: Green ties career-high assists

On February 1, 2020, Draymond Green tied his career-high of 16 assists in the Warriors' win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

2020: Green selected for 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: Green records career-high assists

On February 26, 2021, Draymond Green had 11 points, 12 rebounds, and a career-high 19 assists in a win over the Charlotte Hornets.

November 2021: The Draymond Green Show launch

In November 2021, Draymond Green started his podcast, The Draymond Green Show.

December 20, 2021: Green records triple-double tying Havlicek

On December 20, 2021, Draymond Green recorded his 31st career triple-double with 16 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks in a win over the Sacramento Kings, tying John Havlicek for 15th place on the all-time career triple-double list.

2021: Green wins gold at the Tokyo Olympics

In 2021, Draymond Green helped Team USA win the gold medal at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

January 2022: Analyst and Contributor with Turner Sports

In January 2022, Draymond Green signed a multiyear deal to be an analyst and contributor with Turner Sports.

February 3, 2022: Green named All-Star reserve

On February 3, 2022, Draymond Green was named a reserve for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, marking his fourth career All-Star selection.

2022: Fourth NBA Championship with Warriors

In 2022, Draymond Green played a key role on the Golden State Warriors' championship team.

July 8, 2023: Green re-signs with Warriors

On July 8, 2023, Draymond Green re-signed with the Warriors on a four-year, $100 million contract.

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 triple-double against Bulls

On March 7, 2024, Draymond Green recorded his 32nd career triple-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists in a loss to the Chicago Bulls.

April 1, 2025: Draymond Green posts triple-double, ties Cousy and Simmons

On April 1, 2025, Draymond Green achieved his 33rd career triple-double with 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists in a 134–125 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, tying him with Bob Cousy and Ben Simmons for 14th place on the NBA's all-time triple-doubles list.