Draymond Green is an american professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors. Along with Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry, Green forms the Big 3 of the Golden State Warriors dynasty, winning 4 champions with the same core team. Presently 33 years old, Green has carved out a name for himself as a power forward in the NBA, being named to 4 All-Star games, two All-NBA teams and also being a two time Olympic Gold medalist with the USA basketball team. He is specially known for his ability as a defensive powerhouse being the runner up for the Defensive Player of the Year award three times and winning the award once in his career. He has often been criticized for his dirty play after having caused injury to some players in the NBA. Green is one of the most recognized NBA players today and has plenty left in his tank to expand his legacy through the work he does on and off the court.
Draymond Green Injury History
With his reputation for dirty play, it comes of disbelief that Draymond Green suffers from injuries. But like every other player, especially when it comes to someone like Green who is not known for his athleticism and strength, he has also faced many injuries which have caused him to miss games in his career. These injuries are a mix of minor and serious injuries at different parts of the body such as fingers, ankles, hip and knee.
Draymond Green has had predominantly small injuries which have caused him to miss some games. While fans may take his willingness to rest at the slightest of injuries, Draymond Green is a good example of a player who puts his health first. Irrespective of the magnitude of the injury, Green has been willing to rest and recoup till he is back to a 100%. This attitude has done wonders for him, ensuring that when it really counts, he is hail and hearty to give it his all.
Green has had one major injury throughout his career in the NBA. This was a back injury in the 2021-22 season. As the Warriors star said in an interview, Green’s L5 and S1 disks were herniated causing them to bulge and hit a nerve called the sciatica nerve. Green had to use special cushions to do the simplest of tasks during this time period. The back injury also connected to Green’s lower body, making it hard for him to successfully complete a single calf raise. However, Green battled through the injury and returned to help the Warriors. At first, he seemed clumsy and out of shape, but as time passed, Green was able to hold his ground, eventually helping the Warriors annihilate the Boston Celtics and claim another championship.
FAQs
A. Yes, Draymond Green has had multiple injuries over his time in the NBA. While most of these injuries were minor, causing Green to miss only limited time, Green suffered one major injury in the 2021-22 season which caused him to miss two months of play time.
A. Yes, Green was suspended by the NBA for a period of one game in the 2022-23 season’s playoff match up against the Sacramento Kings. Green’s actions were considered unsportsman like for stepping on Domantas Sabonis’ chest.
A. According to multiple sources, Draymond Green has above 75% chance of being inducted to the Hall of Fame. It is likely that we see Green beng inducted to the Hall of Fame when his career is over.
A. Draymond Green was born in Saginaw, Michigan on March 4, 1990.
