Draimond Green becomes 13. Player to reach all defensive milestone

Golden State Warriors forward Draimond Green On Thursday, he was appointed on Thursday to the first first first team 2024-25 NBA, marking his ninth selection of careers and putting it Among elite group in the history of the league. From honor, it only becomes 13. Player in NBA history to earn nine or more selections of all defensive team.

The NBA has announced the full definition of all the defensive first team, which includes green next to Dyson Daniels (Atlanta Hawks), Luguentz Dort (Oklahoma City Grong), Evan Moblei (Cleveland Cavaliers) and Amen Cavpon (Houston Cavpon). Green received 81 votes of the first place in the process.

Green, 35, occurred in 68 warriors this season, on average nine points, 6.1 almost, 5.6 helps, 1.5 theft and 1.0 block per game. He shot 42.4% off the field and 32.5% of the range in three points while applying 29.2 minutes per competition.

The realization of the turning point places green at NBA legends such as Tim Duncan (15), Kobe Briant (12), Kevin Garnett (12), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (11) and Scottie Pippen (10). Other names in the prestigious group include Gary Payton, Dennis Rodman and Michael Jordan, underlines the historical weight of green continuous defense excellence.

Green’s defensive honor Draimond Green emphasizes his lasting in the golden state

The former Defense player of the year in 2015-16, Green served as a defensive anchor of the warrior dynasty and remained a vital part of the team identity well in the middle of the 30s. His leadership and influence on that end of the floor continued this season, because the golden state fought through a competitive Western conference.

Green’s defensive contributions were especially noted in March, when he was appointed Western Conference Defense Player in the month. During that, he helped warriors lead in 11-4 records during the average of 1.9 theft per game. The warriors led the league in theft by the game which month (9: 9) and forced 16.7 reversions per competition. They also published the second best defense rating in the Western Conference at 109.7.

This all-defensive selection adds another recognition of the Green Hall of the Fame-Caliber Resume. In addition to four NBA championships, he is a four-way star and a two-way all-NBA choice. Its a unique mixture of defense versatility, court awareness and vocal leadership has enabled him for a fundamental part for the golden state during its 13-year career.

The Warriors was eliminated in the second round of the playoff of 2025 NBA Timbervolves Minnesota, but is a green recognition light to a franchise while maps focusing on Vansays. With green, Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler III and main coach Steve Kerr in contract until 2027. years, The gold country remains dedicated to the core of veteran It still chases the success of the postsetzone.

The latest green achievement reaffirms its permanent defense presence and continuous respect is ordered through the league.