History of Draymond Green in Timeline

Draymond Green is a professional basketball player renowned for his defensive prowess and leadership. A power forward for the Golden State Warriors, he's a four-time NBA champion, four-time All-Star, and two-time All-NBA Team member. Green has earned two Olympic gold medals and was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2017. His nine All-Defensive Team selections highlight his consistent impact on the defensive end.

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1959: Tom Gola 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) as he helped Golden State record its 35th straight regular season home win with a 111–101 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.

1964: Back-to-Back Triple Doubles

On November 28 Draymond Green became the first Warriors player with back-to-back triple-doubles since Wilt Chamberlain in 1964.

1973: Statistics become official

In 1973, the NBA started to keep official stats. This fact is referenced when Green becomes the first player in NBA history to record 10 steals and five blocks in a game since 1973-74 season when those became official statistics.

1986: Robertson's triple-double with steals

In 1986, Alvin Robertson recorded a triple-double with at least 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and 10 steals in a game, marking a rare achievement in NBA history.

March 4, 1990: Draymond Green's Birth

On March 4, 1990, Draymond Jamal Green was born. He is now an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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1996: Grant Hill Triple Doubles

At the conclusion of the regular season, Green was selected to the All-NBA Second Team, finished runner-up for the Defensive Player of the Year award, and was named to the All-Defensive Team with the second-most votes. His 13 triple-doubles were second in the league to Russell Westbrook's 18, and he broke Gola's team record of nine set in 1959–60. His 13 were the most by a non-guard in the NBA since Grant Hill's 13 in 1996–97.

1996: Warriors First Victory in San Antonio

On May 8, Draymond Green started Game 2 of the Warriors' second-round series against the San Antonio Spurs. In the Warriors' 100–91 victory, the Warriors' first victory in San Antonio since the 1996–97 season.

2006: Sophomore Year at Saginaw High School

In 2005-06, as a sophomore at Saginaw High School, Draymond Green averaged 12 points and 11 rebounds per game.

2006: Saginaw High School Class A State Championship

In 2006-07, as a junior, Draymond Green led Saginaw High School to the Class A State Championship with a 26-1 record, averaging 25 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, and three steals per game.

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: Second Class A State Championship

In 2007-08, 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 straight Class A State Championship.

2008: Wade's achievement

In 2008, Dwyane Wade had 150 steals and 100 blocks in a season in the NBA. This fact is referenced when on March 31 against Houston, 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.

2008: Freshman Year at Michigan State

In 2008-09, 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.

January 2009: Roy's 10-steal Game

In January 2009, Brandon Roy had a 10-steal game in the NBA. This is referenced in the context of Green setting a Warriors record and being the first 10-steal game since Roy's.

2009: NCAA Tournament Run

During Michigan State's 2009 NCAA tournament run to the championship game, Draymond Green improved to average 8.5 points and 5.3 rebounds.

2009: Brother plays basketball for Nebraska-Omaha

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

2009: Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year

In 2009-10, Draymond Green was named Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year, becoming the first player in Michigan State history to receive the award. He also earned third-team All-Big Ten honors.

2010: Junior Year at Michigan State

In 2010-11, Draymond Green averaged 12.6 points and 8.6 rebounds per game as a junior at Michigan State.

February 10, 2011: Third Triple-Double in Michigan State History

On February 10, 2011, Draymond Green recorded a triple-double, becoming the third Michigan State men's basketball player to do so, following Charlie Bell and Magic Johnson.

2011: Green represents 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, where Team USA finished fifth, and Green averaged 8.6 points and 6.0 rebounds.

2011: Brother plays basketball for Nebraska-Omaha

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

2011: Practiced with Michigan State Spartans football team

In 2011, during his time at Michigan State University, Draymond Green practiced with the Michigan State Spartans football team.

2011: Junior Year at Michigan State

In 2011-12, 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 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, becoming the third player in NCAA history to have two career triple-doubles in the NCAA tournament along with Oscar Robertson and Magic Johnson.

March 22, 2012: Most Rebounds in Michigan State History

On March 22, 2012, Draymond Green collected 16 rebounds in a loss to Louisville, bringing him to 1,096 career rebounds, the most in Michigan State history ahead of Greg Kelser.

July 30, 2012: Signed with the 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: NBA Draft and Big Ten Tournament Championship

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

2012: Nicolas Batum Stats

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.

December 1, 2013: Warriors vs Sacramento Kings

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 the Warriors' 115–113 win over the Sacramento Kings.

2013: Played in all Playoff Games

Draymond Green played in all 82 games with 12 starts during the 2013-14 season, averaging 6.2 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. He also played in all seven of the Warriors' first-round playoff games against the Los Angeles Clippers.

2013: First Round Playoff Win

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

April 14, 2014: Career High vs Timberwolves

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: Crucial Role in Warriors' Death Lineup

In 2014, under the coaching of Steve Kerr, Draymond Green became a crucial component of the Warriors' Death Lineup, utilizing his versatility as the team's center.

2014: Breakthrough Season

In the 2014-15 season, Draymond Green had a breakthrough as the Warriors' starting power forward, averaging 13.6 points per game over the first seven games.

2014: Warriors improved from 2014-15 to 2015-16

The Warriors improved from the 2014-15 season to the 2015-16 season due to Draymond Green's ball handling, court vision and unselfishness in a point forward role.

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 $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.

2015: Green vocal about breaking Chicago Bulls' all-time wins 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.

2015: Increased Play-Making Role

During the 2015-16 season, Draymond Green increased his play-making role on the team, doubling his assists average to a team-leading 7.4 per game.

2015: NBA Championship with Warriors

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

2015: Impact on Warriors' Match-Up Problems

In 2015, Green's performance as the Warriors' center in the Death Lineup allowed the team to create match-up problems for opposing defenses.

January 4, 2016: Three Straight Triple Doubles

June 2016: Green named to U.S. Olympic team

In June 2016, Draymond Green was selected to the 2016 U.S. Olympic team and helped the team win a gold medal in Rio.

July 2016: Arrested for Assault

In July 2016, Draymond Green was arrested for assault in East Lansing, Michigan following an altercation. The arrest report stated that Green poked Jermaine Edmondson in the chest and either slapped or punched him in the face. Green had a blood alcohol level of .10 and admitted to slapping Edmondson.

October 25, 2016: Green opens season with 18 points and 12 rebounds

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

2016: Multiple NBA All-Defensive Team Selections

By 2016, Green was named to multiple NBA All-Defensive Teams, showcasing his versatile defensive skills capable of guarding all five positions.

2016: NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award

In 2016, Draymond Green won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award, taking a step forward on defense.

2016: Green's fiery personality

In 2016, Kobe Bryant noted that the Warriors needed Green's fiery personality to keep winning.

February 10, 2017: Green records rare triple-double with steals

On February 10, 2017, Draymond Green achieved a unique triple-double with 12 rebounds, 10 assists, and 10 steals, despite scoring only four points, in a game against the Memphis Grizzlies. This was the first triple-double in NBA history with fewer than 10 points scored and only the second with at least 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and 10 steals.

March 14, 2017: Green scores 20 points with 6 blocks against 76ers

On March 14, 2017, Draymond Green scored 20 points, had 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: Green records near double-double in playoff game

On April 16, 2017, Draymond Green recorded 19 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists, 5 blocks, and 3 steals in a playoff game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

October 17, 2017: Green exits game with strained knee

On October 17, 2017, Draymond Green exited the season opener against the Houston Rockets due to a strained left knee, after contributing 9 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds.

December 25, 2017: Green ties franchise record with triple-double

On December 25, 2017, Draymond Green recorded a triple-double with 12 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists in a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, tying the franchise career record with his 20th triple-double.

2017: Second 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. He is considered one of the greatest defensive players of all time.

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.

January 4, 2018: Green becomes franchise 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.

January 20, 2018: Green surpasses 4,000 career points

On January 20, 2018, Draymond Green surpassed the 4,000-point mark (4,019) while also reaching 3,000 career rebounds in a game against the Houston Rockets.

February 24, 2018: Green passes Mullin on Warriors' blocked shots list

On February 24, 2018, Draymond Green passed Chris Mullin for eighth place on the Warriors' blocked shots list during a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

March 8, 2018: Green records triple-double against Spurs

On March 8, 2018, Draymond Green had a triple-double with 11 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in a 110-107 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

2018: Previous All-Star Selection

Green's selection on February 3, 2022, was his first since 2018.

2018: Dating Hazel Renee

In 2018, Draymond Green began dating actress Hazel Renee.

2018: Warriors sweep Cavaliers to win back-to-back titles

In 2018, Draymond Green helped the Warriors sweep the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals to claim back-to-back titles, and also passed Chamberlain for the most rebounds in Warriors playoff history during Game 3 of the 2018 NBA Finals.

2018: Third NBA Championship with Warriors

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

2018: Green sets playoff record for consecutive games with 10+ rebounds

In 2018, Draymond Green set a personal playoff record of six straight games with at least 10 rebounds.

August 3, 2019: Green signs contract extension with Warriors

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

2019: Engagement Announcement

In 2019, Draymond Green and Hazel Renee announced their engagement.

2019: Green ties Johnson's postseason record

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

February 1, 2020: Green ties career-high 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: Green fined for anti-tampering comments

On August 9, 2020, Draymond Green was fined $50,000 by the NBA for violating the league's anti-tampering rules during a TNT pregame show where he expressed his desire for Devin Booker to leave the Phoenix Suns.

2020: Daughter Born

In 2020, Draymond Green and Hazel Renee had a daughter.

2020: Green misses training camp and games due to COVID-19 and injury

In 2020, Draymond Green missed most of the training camp after testing positive for COVID-19, and was sidelined for the first four games of the season due to a foot injury.

2020: Green 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, which was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

February 26, 2021: Green records career-high assists

On February 26, 2021, Draymond Green had 11 points, 12 rebounds, and a career-high 19 assists in a win over the Charlotte Hornets.

November 2021: The Draymond Green Show launch

In November 2021, Draymond Green started his podcast, The Draymond Green Show.

December 20, 2021: Green records triple-double tying Havlicek

On December 20, 2021, Draymond Green recorded his 31st career triple-double with 16 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks in a win over the Sacramento Kings, tying John Havlicek for 15th place on the all-time career triple-double list.

2021: Green wins gold at the Tokyo Olympics

In 2021, Draymond Green helped Team USA win the gold medal at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

January 2022: Analyst and Contributor with Turner Sports

In January 2022, Draymond Green signed a multiyear deal to be an analyst and contributor with Turner Sports.

February 3, 2022: Green named All-Star reserve

On February 3, 2022, Draymond Green was named a reserve for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, marking his fourth career All-Star selection.

August 14, 2022: Wedding Ceremony

On August 14, 2022, Draymond Green and Hazel Renee held their wedding ceremony in Malibu.

October 5, 2022: Green involved in altercation with Poole

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

2022: Fourth NBA Championship with Warriors

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

March 16, 2023: Green suspended for technical fouls

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: Green re-signs with Warriors

On July 8, 2023, Draymond Green re-signed with the Warriors on a four-year, $100 million contract.

November 14, 2023: Green suspended after altercation with Gobert

On November 14, 2023, Draymond Green was ejected and later suspended for five games by the NBA after putting Rudy Gobert into a chokehold during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The altercation started with a shoving match between Klay Thompson and Jaden McDaniels.

December 12, 2023: Green suspended indefinitely after striking Nurkić

On December 12, 2023, Draymond Green was ejected after striking Jusuf Nurkić in the face during a game against the Phoenix Suns. The NBA subsequently announced his indefinite suspension.

January 6, 2024: Green reinstated after suspension

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

January 15, 2024: Green reinstated after suspension

On January 15, 2024, Draymond Green was reinstated to the NBA after serving a suspension.

March 7, 2024: Green records triple-double against Bulls

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 had the second-most NBA career ejections with 21, behind only Rasheed Wallace.

March 26, 2024: Green pulls down Mills during game against Heat

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 deemed common instead of flagrant after review by the officials.

2024: Green wins NBA Hustle Award

In 2024, Draymond Green was awarded the NBA Hustle Award for the 2024–25 season, which recognizes a player's effort that isn't typically measured by traditional statistics.

April 1, 2025: Draymond Green posts triple-double, ties Cousy and Simmons

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, tying him with Bob Cousy and Ben Simmons for 14th place on the NBA's all-time triple-doubles list.