Draymond Green's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Draymond Green.

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.

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.

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 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: 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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2022: NBA Championship with the Warriors

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

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.