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 for the Golden State Warriors, renowned for his defensive prowess and leadership. Primarily a power forward, Green is a four-time NBA champion, four-time All-Star, and two-time All-NBA Team selection. He has earned two Olympic gold medals. His defensive accolades include being named the 2017 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, eight-time All-Defensive Team selections, and leading the league in steals in 2017. He has been a runner-up for the Defensive Player of the Year Award three times.

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

1959: Three Straight Triple-Doubles

In January 2016, Draymond Green became the second Warriors player ever to post three straight triple-doubles (the other being Tom Gola in 1959–60).

1996: NBA History Record

In March 2016, in a win over the Utah Jazz, 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.

February 10, 2011: First Triple-Double

On February 10, 2011, Draymond Green became the third Michigan State men's basketball player to record a triple-double.

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.

July 30, 2012: Signed Contract with the Warriors

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

2012: Big Ten Tournament Championship and NBA Draft

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

2012: Five or More Statistical Categories

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, accumulating 24 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals and 5 blocks in a game.

2013: Finished Regular Season

Draymond Green finished the 2013–14 season having played in all 82 games with 12 starts while averaging 6.2 points and 5.0 rebounds per game.

2013: NBA Playoffs Appearance

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

April 14, 2014: Career-High 20 Points

On April 14, 2014, Draymond Green recorded a career-high 20 points and a career-high-tying 12 rebounds in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

2014: Promotion to Starting Lineup

In 2014, Draymond Green was promoted to the Warriors' starting lineup at power forward due to David Lee's injury.

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-Signed with the Warriors

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

September 14, 2015: $3.1 Million Donation to Michigan State University

On September 14, 2015, Draymond Green made a $3.1 million donation to Michigan State University, the largest pledge from an athlete in the school's history.

2015: NBA Championship with the Warriors

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

January 4, 2016: NBA Western Conference Player of the Week

On January 4, 2016, Draymond Green was named the NBA Western Conference Player of the Week and became the second Warriors player ever to post three straight triple-doubles.

June 2016: Named to U.S. Olympic Team

In June 2016, Draymond Green was selected to join the U.S. Olympic team for the Rio Olympics.

October 25, 2016: 18-point, 12-rebound effort against the San Antonio Spurs

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

2016: Increased Play-Making Role and Defensive Player of the Year Award

During the 2016 season, Draymond Green dramatically increased his play-making role, doubling his assists average to a team-leading 7.4 per game. He also won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award after being runner-up the prior two seasons.

2016: Versatile Defender

In 2016, Draymond Green's capabilities as a versatile defender, capable of guarding all five positions, were highlighted due to his study of opponents' habits, muscular frame, and lower-body strength, which allows him to generate rebounds, steals, and blocks.

February 10, 2017: Triple-double with fewer than 10 points

On February 10, 2017, Draymond Green achieved a triple-double with only four points, along with 12 rebounds, 10 assists, and 10 steals in a win against the Memphis Grizzlies. This was the first triple-double in NBA history with fewer than 10 points scored.

March 14, 2017: 20 points, 8 assists, 8 rebounds and 6 blocks against the Philadelphia 76ers

On March 14, 2017, Draymond Green scored 20 points with 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: 19 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists, five blocked shots and three steals in Game 1

On April 16, 2017, Draymond Green contributed 19 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists, 5 blocked shots, and 3 steals in Game 1 against the Portland Trail Blazers.

December 25, 2017: Tied franchise career record with 20th triple-double

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

2017: NBA Championship with the Warriors

In 2017, Draymond Green played a key role on the Golden State 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 that year.

January 4, 2018: Franchise career leader in triple-doubles with 21

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

January 20, 2018: Surpassed 4,000-point mark and reached 3,000 career rebounds

On January 20, 2018, Draymond Green recorded 21 points and seven rebounds, thus surpassing the 4,000-point mark (4,019) while also reaching 3,000 career rebounds.

February 24, 2018: Passed Chris Mullin for eighth place on the Warriors' blocked shots list

On February 24, 2018, in a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, Draymond Green passed Chris Mullin (488) for eighth place on the Warriors' blocked shots list.

March 8, 2018: Third triple-double of the season

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

2018: Won back-to-back titles

In 2018, Draymond Green helped the Warriors sweep the series against the Cavaliers to claim back-to-back titles.

2018: NBA Championship with the Warriors

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

2018: Exceeded postseason mark

In 2018, Draymond Green reached a career high with his seventh straight playoff game with at least 10 rebounds, breaking his previous postseason mark of six.

August 3, 2019: Signed a four-year, $100 million contract extension

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

2019: Tied Magic Johnson for the 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: Tied career-high of 16 assists

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

February 26, 2021: Career-high 19 assists

On February 26, 2021, Draymond Green recorded a career-high 19 assists in a win over the Charlotte Hornets.

December 20, 2021: Tied John Havlicek for 15th on the all-time career 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.

January 2022: Joins Turner Sports as Analyst and Contributor

In January 2022, Draymond Green signed a multiyear deal with Turner Sports to become an analyst and contributor, including appearances on Inside the NBA.

2022: NBA Championship with the Warriors

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

July 8, 2023: Re-signed with the Warriors

On July 8, 2023, Draymond Green re-signed with the Warriors after declining his player option and becoming a free agent.

January 6, 2024: Reinstated after indefinite suspension

On January 6, 2024, Draymond Green was reinstated by the NBA after serving a 12-game indefinite suspension.

March 7, 2024: Recorded 32nd career triple-double

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: 33rd Career Triple-Double

On April 1, 2025, Draymond Green achieved his 33rd career triple-double, scoring 13 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and providing 12 assists in a 134–125 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.