The 6 feet 6 inches power forward has played for the Golden State Warriors since 2012. He is considered one of the greatest defensive players currently in the league earning various titles including, Defensive Player of the Year in 2017, and is also a four time member of The NBA Defensive Team.
Since the last few seasons, the Warriors have used Green in a versatile way. Now, he is the operator for the team who rotates the ball effectively and provides a screen to the players so that they can shoot the ball freely and can also guard at multiple positions. Green and his popular mate, Stephen Curry are widely recognized for their on-court chemistry.
Green is an aggressive player who often uses his physicality to keep the opponents out of the paint while defending. He was a second-round pick in the 2012 NBA draft and since then he has been a four time NBA Champion, and a two time gold medalist for Team USA.
What teams has Draymond Green played for?
Draymond Green was the 35th overall pick in the second round of the 2015 NBA draft. He was chosen by the Golden State Warriors and since then he is playing for the same team. The 2022-23 season was the 11th NBA season for him and he has been a four time NBA champion over that time.
The first championship title came in 2015. Green played an important role in the team's success by contributing offensively as well as defensively. The Warriors were the top-seeded team in the western conference and had an amazing season that year holding a 67-15 record. The Warriors won the championship by defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in a 4-2 series.
The Warriors met the Cavaliers again in the NBA Finals a couple of years later, and the results repeated with the Warriors defeating the Cavaliers 4-1. Green was named the Defensive Player of the Year for his excellent defensive gameplay and stats.
The 2018 championship was the third in the last four years for the Warriors. Once again they were against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Warriors swept the Cavaliers by 4-0.
The latest championship series came in 2022 when Stephen Curry was declared the Finals MVP for the 2021-22 season for his impressive performance during the series. This time, the Eastern Conference Champions, the Boston Celtics were the Warriors opponents.
FAQs
A. The versatile forward is listed at 6 feet 6 inches and weighs 230 lb or 104 kg.
A. Draymond Green married his partner, Hazel Renee on August 14, 2022, after a three-year engagement.
A. Draymond Green is a 33-year-old power forward for the Golden State Warriors. He was born on March 04, 1990.
A. Draymond Green has signed a four-year $100 million contract with the Golden State Warriors.
