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 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.

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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.

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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.

November 14, 2007: Signs National Letter of Intent

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: 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.

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: 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.

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.

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.