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

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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: 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.

2015: NBA Championship with Warriors

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

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

2022: Fourth NBA Championship with Warriors

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

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.