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. Primarily a power forward, Green is recognized for his defensive prowess, earning him the 2017 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. He's a nine-time All-Defensive Team member and led the NBA in steals in 2017. A four-time NBA champion and four-time All-Star, he's also a two-time All-NBA Team selection and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, solidifying his reputation as one of basketball's greats.

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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, during his sophomore year at Saginaw High School, Draymond Green averaged 12 points and 11 rebounds per game.

2006: Junior Year at Saginaw High School

In 2006, during his junior year, Draymond Green averaged 25 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and three steals per game, leading Saginaw to the Class A State Championship with a 26–1 record.

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.

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 and a Class A State Championship. He was named captain of the Detroit Free Press All-State Dream Team and was rated the No. 36 player in the ESPN 150.

2008: Freshman Year at Michigan State

In 2008, during his freshman year for Michigan State, Draymond Green appeared in 37 games off the bench, averaging 3.3 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.

2009: Improved Performance in NCAA Tournament

During Michigan State's 2009 NCAA tournament run, Draymond Green improved his performance, averaging 8.5 points and 5.3 rebounds, ranking fourth in scoring and second in rebounding while shooting .679 from the field.

2009: Brother played basketball for Nebraska-Omaha

In 2009, Draymond Green's brother, Torrian Harris, played basketball for Nebraska-Omaha from 2009 to 2011.

2009: Sophomore year at Michigan State

In 2009, during his sophomore year, Draymond Green averaged 9.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.2 steals per game. He was named Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year.

2010: Junior year at Michigan State

In 2010, during his junior year, Draymond Green averaged 12.6 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.

February 10, 2011: First Triple-Double

On February 10, 2011, Draymond Green recorded his first triple-double, becoming the third Michigan State player to do so.

2011: Brother played basketball for Nebraska-Omaha

In 2011, Draymond Green's brother, Torrian Harris, played basketball for Nebraska-Omaha from 2009 to 2011.

2011: Senior Year at Michigan State

In 2011, during his senior year, Draymond Green captained the Spartans to a regular season Big Ten championship and Big Ten tournament championship, being named Most Outstanding Player.

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 in Michigan State History

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: Earned bachelor's degree

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

2012: Drafted by Golden State Warriors

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