History of Draymond Green in Timeline

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

1959: Three Straight Triple-Doubles

In January 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 November 2015, Draymond Green became the first Warriors player with back-to-back triple-doubles since Wilt Chamberlain in 1964.

1973: 10 steals and five blocks

Since the 1973-74 season, when those became official statistics, Draymond became the first player in NBA history to record 10 steals and five blocks in a game.

1986: Mention of Alvin Robertson's triple double

In 1986, Alvin Robertson achieved a triple-double with at least 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals, with 20 points.

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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1996: NBA History Record

In March 2016, in a win over the Utah Jazz, Draymond Green became the first player in NBA history to record 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, 500 assists, 100 steals and 100 blocks in a season.

1996: Warriors Victory in San Antonio

In May 2013, Draymond Green started Game 2 against the San Antonio Spurs, contributing to the Warriors' 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 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.

2008: Warriors Player with 150 steals and 100 blocks

On March 31, 2008, against Houston, Draymond Green became the first Warriors player ever with 150 steals and 100 blocks in a season, and the first in the NBA to do so since Dwyane Wade in 2008-09.

January 2009: Mention of Brandon Roy's 10 steal game

In January 2009, Brandon Roy recorded a 10-steal 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.

July 30, 2012: Signed Contract with the Warriors

On July 30, 2012, Draymond Green signed a three-year, $2.6 million contract with the Golden State Warriors.

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.

2012: Five or More Statistical Categories

On December 11, 2015, Draymond Green became the first player since Nicolas Batum in 2012 to record five or more in all five major statistical categories, accumulating 24 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals and 5 blocks in a game.

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 a game against the Sacramento Kings.

2013: Finished Regular Season

Draymond Green finished the 2013–14 season having played in all 82 games with 12 starts while averaging 6.2 points and 5.0 rebounds per game.

2013: NBA Playoffs Appearance

In the 2013 playoffs, Draymond Green helped the Warriors win the first round against the Denver Nuggets in six games.

April 14, 2014: Career-High 20 Points

On April 14, 2014, Draymond Green recorded a career-high 20 points and a career-high-tying 12 rebounds in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

2014: Promotion to Starting Lineup

In 2014, Draymond Green was promoted to the Warriors' starting lineup at power forward due to David Lee's injury.

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 win over the Toronto Raptors.

July 9, 2015: Re-Signed with the Warriors

On July 9, 2015, Draymond Green re-signed with the Golden State Warriors to a five-year, $82 million contract.

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.

2015: NBA Championship with the Warriors

In 2015, Draymond Green played a key role on the Golden State Warriors' championship team.

January 4, 2016: NBA Western Conference Player of the Week

On January 4, 2016, Draymond Green was named the NBA Western Conference Player of the Week and became the second Warriors player ever to post three straight triple-doubles.

June 2016: Named to U.S. Olympic Team

In June 2016, Draymond Green was selected to join the U.S. Olympic team for the Rio Olympics.

July 2016: Arrested for Assault in East Lansing

In July 2016, Draymond Green was arrested for assault in East Lansing, Michigan, following a confrontation with Michigan State defensive back Jermaine Edmondson at and near Rick's Bar and Conrad's Grill. Green allegedly slapped or punched Edmondson after a prior altercation involving Green's associates.

October 25, 2016: 18-point, 12-rebound effort against the San Antonio Spurs

On October 25, 2016, Draymond Green opened the season with 18 points and 12 rebounds against the San Antonio Spurs.

2016: Increased Play-Making Role and Defensive Player of the Year Award

During the 2016 season, Draymond Green dramatically increased his play-making role, doubling his assists average to a team-leading 7.4 per game. He also won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award after being runner-up the prior two seasons.

2016: Versatile Defender

In 2016, Draymond Green's capabilities as a versatile defender, capable of guarding all five positions, were highlighted due to his study of opponents' habits, muscular frame, and lower-body strength, which allows him to generate rebounds, steals, and blocks.

2016: Kobe Bryant's Comments on Green's Importance

In 2016, after the Warriors lost a game to the then 55-6 Warriors, Kobe Bryant emphasized the importance of Draymond Green's fiery personality for the team's continued success.

February 10, 2017: Triple-double with fewer than 10 points

On February 10, 2017, Draymond Green achieved a 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: 20 points, 8 assists, 8 rebounds and 6 blocks against the Philadelphia 76ers

On March 14, 2017, Draymond Green scored 20 points with 11 free throws, 8 assists, 8 rebounds, and 6 blocks in a win against the Philadelphia 76ers. He also became the 11th player in franchise history with 400 blocked shots.

April 16, 2017: 19 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists, five blocked shots and three steals in Game 1

On April 16, 2017, Draymond Green contributed 19 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists, 5 blocked shots, and 3 steals in Game 1 against the Portland Trail Blazers.

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.

December 25, 2017: Tied franchise career record with 20th triple-double

On December 25, 2017, Draymond Green had 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 the Warriors

In 2017, Draymond Green played a key role on the Golden State Warriors' championship team.

2017: Named Western Conference All-Star reserve

In 2017, Draymond Green was named a Western Conference All-Star reserve for the 2017 NBA All-Star Game.

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 that year.

January 4, 2018: Franchise career leader in triple-doubles with 21

On January 4, 2018, in a win over the Houston Rockets, Draymond Green recorded 17 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists, becoming the franchise career leader in triple-doubles with 21, passing Tom Gola.

January 20, 2018: Surpassed 4,000-point mark and reached 3,000 career rebounds

On January 20, 2018, Draymond Green recorded 21 points and seven rebounds, thus surpassing the 4,000-point mark (4,019) while also reaching 3,000 career rebounds.

February 24, 2018: Passed Chris Mullin for eighth place on the Warriors' blocked shots list

On February 24, 2018, in a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, Draymond Green passed Chris Mullin (488) for eighth place on the Warriors' blocked shots list.

March 8, 2018: Third triple-double of the season

On March 8, 2018, Draymond Green had his third triple-double of the season with 11 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in a win over the San Antonio Spurs.

2018: NBA All-Star selection

In 2018, Draymond Green had his last NBA All-Star selection before 2022.

2018: Won back-to-back titles

In 2018, Draymond Green helped the Warriors sweep the series against the Cavaliers to claim back-to-back titles.

2018: NBA Championship with the Warriors

In 2018, Draymond Green played a key role on the Golden State Warriors' championship team.

2018: Exceeded postseason mark

In 2018, Draymond Green reached a career high with his seventh straight playoff game with at least 10 rebounds, breaking his previous postseason mark of six.

August 3, 2019: Signed a four-year, $100 million contract extension

On August 3, 2019, Draymond Green signed a four-year, $100 million contract extension to remain with the Golden State Warriors.

2019: Tied Magic Johnson for the second-most triple-doubles in a single postseason

In 2019, Draymond Green finished with six triple-doubles for the postseason, tying Magic Johnson for the second-most in a single postseason in NBA history.

February 1, 2020: Tied career-high of 16 assists

On February 1, 2020, Draymond Green tied his career-high of 16 assists in the Warriors' win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

August 9, 2020: Fined for violating anti-tampering rules

On August 9, 2020, the NBA fined Draymond Green $50,000 after he made statements that violated the league's anti-tampering rules during a TNT pregame show on August 7.

2020: Missed training camp due to COVID-19

In 2020, Draymond Green missed most of training camp after testing positive for COVID-19.

February 26, 2021: Career-high 19 assists

On February 26, 2021, Draymond Green recorded a career-high 19 assists in a win over the Charlotte Hornets.

December 20, 2021: Tied John Havlicek for 15th on the all-time career triple-double list

On December 20, 2021, Draymond Green recorded his 31st career triple-double, tying John Havlicek for 15th on the all-time career triple-double list.

January 2022: Joins Turner Sports as Analyst and Contributor

In January 2022, Draymond Green signed a multiyear deal with Turner Sports to become an analyst and contributor, including appearances on Inside the NBA.

February 3, 2022: Named a reserve for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game

On February 3, 2022, Draymond Green was named a reserve for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, marking his fourth career All-Star selection and 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: Altercation with Jordan Poole

On October 5, 2022, Draymond Green was involved in an altercation with teammate Jordan Poole during a team practice, resulting in Green striking Poole in the face.

2022: NBA Championship with the Warriors

In 2022, Draymond Green played a key role on the Golden State Warriors' championship team.

March 16, 2023: Suspended for one game

On March 16, 2023, Draymond Green was suspended by the NBA for one game without pay for incurring his 16th technical foul of the season.

July 8, 2023: Re-signed with the Warriors

On July 8, 2023, Draymond Green re-signed with the Warriors after declining his player option and becoming a free agent.

November 14, 2023: Suspended for five games for putting Rudy Gobert in a chokehold

On November 14, 2023, during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Draymond Green put Rudy Gobert in a chokehold, leading to his ejection and a subsequent five-game suspension by the NBA for escalating an on-court altercation.

December 12, 2023: Ejected for striking Jusuf Nurkić

On December 12, 2023, during a game against the Phoenix Suns, Draymond Green struck Jusuf Nurkić in the face, resulting in a type 2 flagrant foul and his ejection from the game.

January 6, 2024: Reinstated after indefinite suspension

On January 6, 2024, Draymond Green was reinstated by the NBA after serving a 12-game indefinite suspension.

March 7, 2024: Recorded 32nd career triple-double

On March 7, 2024, Draymond Green recorded his 32nd career triple-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists in a loss to the Chicago Bulls.

March 2024: Second-Most NBA Career Ejections

As of March 2024, Draymond Green holds the second-most NBA career ejections with 21, only behind Rasheed Wallace, contributing to his reputation as a controversial player.

March 26, 2024: Appeared to grab the neck of Patty Mills

On March 26, 2024, while playing against the Miami Heat, Draymond Green appeared to grab the neck of Patty Mills and pulled him to the ground. The foul was deemed common after review.

April 1, 2025: 33rd Career Triple-Double

On April 1, 2025, Draymond Green achieved his 33rd career triple-double, scoring 13 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and providing 12 assists in a 134–125 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.