History of Draymond Green in Timeline
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.
1959: Tom Gola's Triple Doubles
On January 4, 2016, Draymond Green became the second Warriors player ever to post three straight triple-doubles, the other being Tom Gola in 1959-60
1964: Warriors Player with Back-to-Back Triple-Doubles
In 2015, Draymond Green became the first Warriors player with back-to-back triple-doubles since Wilt Chamberlain in 1964.
1973: First time Draymond Green recorded 10 steals and five blocks in a game
In 1973-74 season, Draymond Green became the first player in NBA history to record 10 steals and five blocks in a game since the 1973–74 season, when those became official statistics. The 10 steals also set a Warriors record.
1986: Alvin Robertson's triple-double
In 1986, Alvin Robertson recorded a triple-double with at least 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and 10 steals in a game, along with 20 points. On February 10, 2017, Draymond Green became the second person to achieve this.
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.
1996: Grant Hill's Triple-Doubles
At the conclusion of the 2016 regular season, Draymond Green had 13 triple doubles which was the most by a non-guard since Grant Hill's 13 in 1996-97.
1996: Warriors' First Victory in San Antonio
In 2013, the Warriors' 100-91 victory against the San Antonio Spurs marked their first victory in San Antonio since the 1996-97 season.
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.
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.
2008: Dwyane Wade recorded 150 steals and 100 blocks
In 2008–09, Dwyane Wade recorded 150 steals and 100 blocks. On March 31, Draymond Green became the first in the NBA to do so since Dwyane Wade.
January 2009: Brandon Roy's 10-steal game
In January 2009, Brandon Roy recorded 10 steals in a game. On February 10, 2017, Draymond Green became the first 10-steal game in the NBA since Brandon Roy's.
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: Played tight end for Michigan State Spartans football team
During his time at Michigan State University, Green practiced with the Michigan State Spartans football team and was in for two plays during the 2011 Green-White spring football game and played tight end.
2011: Represented United States at Summer Universiade
In 2011, Draymond Green represented the United States national team at the Summer Universiade men's basketball tournament in Shenzhen, China. Team USA finished in fifth place in the tournament, and Green averaged 8.6 points and 6.0 rebounds with a 46.3% shooting percentage.
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.
July 30, 2012: Signed Contract with Warriors
On July 30, 2012, Draymond Green signed a three-year, $2.6 million contract with the Golden State Warriors.
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.
2012: Nicolas Batum's Statistical Achievement
On December 11, 2015, prior to Draymond Green achieving the same feat, Nicolas Batum became the first player since 2012 to record at least five in all five major statistical categories.
December 1, 2013: Game Winning Tip-In
On December 1, 2013, Draymond Green tipped in a missed shot by Stephen Curry to give the Warriors a 113–111 lead with 28.7 seconds left in their 115–113 win over the Sacramento Kings.
2013: Played in all Playoff Games
Draymond Green played in all 82 games during the 2013-14 season. He also played in all seven of the Warriors' first-round playoff games against the Los Angeles Clippers and earned praise for his tough defense.
2013: First Round Win in Playoffs
In 2013, Draymond Green helped the Warriors win the first round of the playoffs. He improved his three-point percentage and offensive performance over the course of the series.
April 14, 2014: Career High Points and Rebounds
On April 14, 2014, Draymond Green recorded a career-high 20 points and a career-high-tying 12 rebounds off the bench to help his team defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 130–120.
2014: Improved Team Statistics
Green's ball handling, court vision and unselfishness in a point forward role have been repeatedly cited as a reason why the Warriors improved from 2014–15 to 2015–16.
2014: Promotion to Starting Lineup
In 2014, Draymond Green was promoted to the starting lineup as a replacement for David Lee. Over the first seven games, Green averaged 13.6 points per game. The Warriors then went on a 16-game winning streak.
2014: Became Crucial to Warriors' Death Lineup
In 2014, Under the coaching of Steve Kerr, Green became crucial to the Warriors' Death Lineup as the team's center.
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 126–105 win over the Toronto Raptors.
July 9, 2015: Re-Signed with the Warriors
On July 9, 2015, Draymond Green re-signed with the Warriors to a five-year, $82 million contract.
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. This is the largest pledge from an athlete in the school's history.
2015: Vocal About Breaking Chicago Bulls' Record
As the Warriors pushed to the close of a record-setting 2015–16 season, Green was vocal about his desire to break the Chicago Bulls' all-time wins record, and sought the input of his teammates to make sure the team successfully pushed toward the goal together.
2015: Increased Play-Making Role
During the 2015–16 season, Green dramatically increased his play-making role on the team, doubling his assists average to a team-leading 7.4 per game—good for seventh in the league and by far the most assists by any power forward that year.
2015: NBA Championship with Warriors
In 2015, Draymond Green played a key role on the Golden State Warriors' championship team.
2015: Match-up Problems for Opposing Defenses
In 2015, Green's performance in this position enabled the Warriors to create a number of match-up problems for opposing defenses during the 2014–15 and 2015–16 seasons.
January 4, 2016: Three Straight Triple-Doubles
On January 4, 2016, Draymond Green became the second Warriors player ever to post three straight triple-doubles and was named the NBA Western Conference Player of the Week.
June 2016: Named to 2016 U.S. Olympic team
In June 2016, Draymond Green was named to the 2016 U.S. Olympic team and he helped Team USA win the gold medal in Rio, where he averaged 1.9 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game in eight games.
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 at Rick's bar and Conrad's Grill.
October 25, 2016: Green opens season with 18 points and 12 rebounds
On October 25, 2016, Draymond Green began the season with a strong performance, recording 18 points and 12 rebounds in a game against the San Antonio Spurs.
2016: NBA All-Defensive Teams
In 2016, Draymond Green was named to multiple NBA All-Defensive Teams.
2016: Kobe Bryant Praised Green's Fiery Personality
In 2016, after winning a game against the then 55–6 Warriors, Kobe Bryant said that the Warriors needed Green's fiery personality to keep winning.
2016: Significant Role in Recruitment of Kevin Durant
In the 2016–17 season, Green is said to have played a significant role in the recruitment of Kevin Durant to join the Warriors.
February 10, 2017: Green Records Historic Triple-Double
On February 10, 2017, Draymond Green achieved a unique 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: Green scores 20 points and records 6 blocks
On March 14, 2017, Draymond Green scored 20 points, with 11 free throws, eight assists, eight rebounds, and six blocks in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers. He also surpassed Andrew Bogut to move into 10th place on the franchise's blocked shots list.
April 16, 2017: Green Records Near Triple-Double in Playoff Game 1
On April 16, 2017, Draymond Green contributed 19 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists, five blocked shots, and three steals in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers.
October 17, 2017: Green Exits Season Opener with Knee Strain
On October 17, 2017, Draymond Green left the Warriors' season opener against the Houston Rockets in the second half due to a strained left knee. Before exiting, he had nine points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds.
December 25, 2017: Green ties franchise career record with 20th triple-double
On December 25, 2017, Draymond Green achieved 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 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.
2017: Green named Western Conference All-Star reserve
In 2017, Draymond Green was selected as a Western Conference All-Star reserve for the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, marking a significant achievement in his career.
January 4, 2018: Green becomes franchise career leader in triple-doubles
On January 4, 2018, Draymond Green recorded 17 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists in a win against the Houston Rockets, becoming the franchise career leader in triple-doubles with 21, passing Tom Gola.
January 20, 2018: Green Surpasses 4,000 Career Points
On January 20, 2018, Draymond Green scored 21 points and had seven rebounds in a loss to the Houston Rockets, surpassing 4,000 career points (4,019) while also reaching 3,000 career rebounds.
February 24, 2018: Green Passes Mullin on Warriors' Blocked Shots List
On February 24, 2018, Draymond Green passed Chris Mullin (488) for eighth place on the Warriors' blocked shots list in a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
March 8, 2018: Green Records Triple-Double Against Spurs
On March 8, 2018, Draymond Green achieved his third triple-double of the season with 11 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in a win over the San Antonio Spurs.
2018: Green's Fourth All-Star Selection
In 2018 Draymond Green had his last All-Star selection. On February 3, 2022, Draymond Green was selected as a reserve for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, marking his fourth All-Star selection and his first since 2018.
2018: Dated actress Hazel Renee
In 2018, Draymond Green dated actress Hazel Renee.
2018: NBA Championship with Warriors
In 2018, Draymond Green played a key role on the Golden State Warriors' championship team.
2018: Green sets postseason mark
In 2018, Green had his seventh straight playoff game with at least 10 rebounds, breaking his previous postseason mark of six.
2018: Warriors claim back-to-back titles
In 2018, Green helped the Warriors defeat the Spurs in the first round of the playoffs. The Warriors went on to sweep the series against the Cavaliers to claim back-to-back titles.
August 3, 2019: Green Signs $100 Million Contract Extension
On August 3, 2019, Draymond Green committed to the Golden State Warriors by signing a four-year, $100 million contract extension, forgoing potential earnings as a free agent the following year.
2019: Engagement Announced
In 2019, Draymond Green and Hazel Renee announced their engagement.
2019: Green Finishes Postseason with Six Triple-Doubles
In 2019, Green finished the postseason with six triple-doubles, tying Magic Johnson for the second-most in a single postseason in NBA history. Despite his efforts, the Warriors lost the NBA Finals series to the Toronto Raptors 4-2.
February 1, 2020: Green Ties Career-High Assists
On February 1, 2020, Draymond Green matched his career-high of 16 assists in the Warriors' victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, where the team won 131-112.
August 9, 2020: Green Fined by NBA for Tampering Comments
On August 9, 2020, the NBA issued a $50,000 fine to Draymond Green for making statements on TNT's pregame show that violated the league's anti-tampering rules. He had expressed his desire for Devin Booker to leave Phoenix.
2020: Daughter Born
In 2020, Draymond Green and Hazel Renee had one daughter.
2020: Green Misses Training Camp and Games Due to COVID-19 and Injury
In 2020, Draymond Green missed a significant portion of training camp after testing positive for COVID-19, and he was sidelined for the first four games of the season due to a foot injury.
2020: Selected for 2020 Olympic team
In 2020, Draymond Green was selected as one of the players on the 2020 Olympic team to compete in Tokyo. The Olympics were postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 26, 2021: Green Records Career-High Assists
On February 26, 2021, Draymond Green achieved a career-high of 19 assists, along with 11 points and 12 rebounds, in a 130–121 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.
November 2021: Started podcast
In November 2021, Draymond Green started his podcast, The Draymond Green Show.
December 20, 2021: Green records triple-double, tying John Havlicek
On December 20, 2021, Draymond Green achieved his 31st career triple-double with 16 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks in a win over the Sacramento Kings, matching John Havlicek for 15th place on the all-time career triple-double list.
2021: Won gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics
In 2021, Draymond Green helped Team USA win the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, which had been postponed from 2020. In six games, he averaged 3.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game while shooting 77.8% from the field.
January 2022: Signed deal with Turner Sports
In January 2022, Draymond Green signed a multiyear deal to be an analyst and contributor with Turner Sports, which includes making in-season appearances on Inside the NBA.
February 3, 2022: Green named All-Star reserve
On February 3, 2022, Draymond Green was selected as a reserve for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, marking his fourth All-Star selection and his first since 2018.
August 14, 2022: Wedding Ceremony in Malibu
On August 14, 2022, Draymond Green and Hazel Renee held their wedding ceremony in Malibu.
October 5, 2022: Green Involved in Altercation with Jordan Poole
On October 5, 2022, during a Warriors team practice, Draymond Green engaged in an altercation with teammate Jordan Poole, resulting in Green striking Poole in the face. This incident led to Green publicly apologizing and taking time away from the team.
2022: NBA Championship with Warriors
In 2022, Draymond Green played a key role on the Golden State Warriors' championship team.
March 16, 2023: Green Suspended by NBA for Technical Foul Accumulation
On March 16, 2023, Draymond Green received a one-game suspension without pay from the NBA for accumulating his 16th technical foul of the season in a game the previous day.
July 8, 2023: Green Re-Signs with Warriors on a Four-Year Contract
On July 8, 2023, Draymond Green re-signed with the Warriors, securing a four-year, $100 million contract after declining his player option and entering free agency.
November 14, 2023: Green Suspended for Chokehold Incident
On November 14, 2023, during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Draymond Green was ejected and subsequently suspended for five games by the NBA for putting Rudy Gobert into a chokehold during an on-court altercation.
December 12, 2023: Green Ejected and Suspended Indefinitely for Striking Jusuf Nurkić
On December 12, 2023, Draymond Green was ejected from a game against the Phoenix Suns after striking Jusuf Nurkić in the face and was subsequently suspended indefinitely by the NBA.
January 6, 2024: Green Reinstated After Suspension
On January 6, 2024, Draymond Green was reinstated by the NBA after serving a 12-game suspension for striking Jusuf Nurkić in the face.
March 7, 2024: Green Records Triple-Double in Loss to Bulls
On March 7, 2024, Draymond Green recorded his 32nd career triple-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists in a 122–125 loss to the Chicago Bulls.
March 2024: Ranked second-most NBA career ejections
As of March 2024, Draymond Green had the second-most NBA career ejections with 21, behind only Rasheed Wallace, he is frequently among the league leaders in technical fouls and ejections.
March 26, 2024: Green Grabs Patty Mills' Neck During Game
On March 26, 2024, during a game against the Miami Heat, Draymond Green appeared to grab the neck of Patty Mills and pulled him to the ground. The foul was reviewed and deemed common instead of flagrant.
2024: NBA Hustle Award
In 2024, Draymond Green won the NBA Hustle Award for the 2024–25 season, which recognizes a player whose effort plays are not tracked by traditional statistics.
April 1, 2025: 33rd career triple-double
On April 1, 2025, Draymond Green achieved his 33rd career triple-double with 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists in a 134–125 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. This performance tied him with Bob Cousy and Ben Simmons for 14th place on the NBA’s all-time triple-doubles list.
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