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 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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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 in the NBA.

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2005: Sophomore Year at Saginaw High School

In 2005, during his sophomore year at Saginaw High School in Saginaw, Michigan, 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 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 Saginaw High Trojans to a 27–1 record and a second consecutive Class A State Championship. He was named captain of the Detroit Free Press All-State Dream Team and rated the No. 36 player in the ESPN 150.

2008: Freshman Year at Michigan State

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

2009: NCAA Tournament Run

During Michigan State's 2009 NCAA tournament run to the championship game, Draymond Green averaged 8.5 points and 5.3 rebounds, ranking fourth on the squad in scoring and second in rebounding.

2009: Sophomore Year at Michigan State

In 2009, Draymond Green played in 37 games as a sophomore and 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 for Michigan State.

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.

2011: Senior Year at Michigan State

In 2011, as a senior, Draymond Green captained the Spartans to a regular season Big Ten championship.

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 to become 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 at MSU

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: 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.

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.

October 17, 2017: Exited with a strained left knee

On October 17, 2017, during the season opener against the Houston Rockets, Draymond Green exited in the second half with a strained left knee, contributing nine points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds before leaving the game.