Early Life and Education of Draymond Green: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Draymond Green. From birth to education, explore key events.

Draymond Green is a prominent American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors. Renowned as a power forward, he has achieved significant success, including four NBA championships, four All-Star selections, and two All-NBA Team honors. Green is also a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Recognized for his exceptional defensive skills, he was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2017, has been an eight-time All-Defensive Team member and led the league in steals the same year. Widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive players in NBA history.

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

March 4, 1990: Draymond Green Born

On March 4, 1990, Draymond Jamal Green was born. He is now known as an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors.

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2006: Sophomore Year

In 2005-06, Draymond Green averaged 12 points and 11 rebounds per game as a sophomore at Saginaw High School.

November 14, 2007: Signs 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.

2007: Leading Saginaw High Trojans to Class A State Championship

In 2007, as a senior, Draymond Green led the Saginaw High Trojans to a 27–1 record and a Class A State Championship for a second straight year, averaging 20 points and 13 rebounds per game.

2009: Freshman Year at Michigan State

In 2008-09, as a freshman for Michigan State, Draymond Green appeared in 37 games and averaged 3.3 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.

February 10, 2011: First Triple-Double at Michigan State

On February 10, 2011, Draymond Green recorded his first triple-double as a junior, becoming the third Michigan State men's basketball player to achieve this feat.

2011: Practiced with Michigan State Spartans football team

In 2011, Draymond Green practiced with the Michigan State Spartans football team and was in for two plays during the Green-White spring football game, playing tight end.

March 5, 2012: Named 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.

March 10, 2012: Second All-Time Rebounding Leader

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: All-time Rebounding Leader

On March 22, 2012, in a loss to Louisville, Draymond Green collected 16 rebounds, bringing him to 1,096 career rebounds, making him the all-time rebounding leader in Michigan State history.

2012: Earned bachelor's degree

In 2012, Draymond Green earned a bachelor's degree in communication from Michigan State University.

2012: NBA Draft and College Achievements

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

September 14, 2015: Donated 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.

July 2016: Arrested for assault

In July 2016, Draymond Green was arrested for assault in East Lansing, Michigan, following a confrontation with Michigan State defensive back Jermaine Edmondson.