“He’s the best defender I’ve ever seen in my life. He rises to the occasion,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “On top of being a great defender, he’s an incredible competitor. We’ve seen it. I’ve seen it for 11 years. Game on the line, Draymond making a stop. It’s like having Steph Curry take the shot.”

In the lead-up to Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets, Draymond Green addressed recent remarks made by Jalen Green during a press conference. Draymond Green continues to prove why he is regarded as one of the NBA’s premier defenders.

Golden State Warriors forward-center Draymond Green is the winner of the 2024-25 NBA Hustle Award. The NBA Hustle Award honors players who make the effort plays that don’t often appear in the traditional box score but impact winning on a nightly basis.