Steph Curry and Draymond Green have been instrumental in the Golden State Warriors’ success over the past several years, leading the team to four NBA championships. Curry has been with the franchise since 2009, solidifying his legacy as one of the best point guards in NBA history. Green, who joined the Warriors in 2012, has earned recognition as one of the premier defenders in the league.
On Thursday, the NBA acknowledged Green’s defensive prowess by naming him to the All-Defensive First Team for the fifth time in his career. He has also received four All-Defensive Second Team honors, accumulating a total of nine distinctions throughout his career. Curry celebrated Green’s achievement on social media, calling it “legendary” and highlighting the significance of being selected to the First Team a decade after his last.
During the season, Green averaged 1.0 block and 1.5 steals per game, demonstrating his versatility and skill as he approaches the later stages of his career. He also contributed 9.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game. Similarly, Curry had a strong season, averaging 24.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 6.0 assists.
Together, they guided the Warriors to the second round of the NBA playoffs before being eliminated by Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
In addition to Green’s inclusion on the All-Defensive First Team, he stood alongside some of the league’s best defenders, including Dyson Daniels from the Atlanta Hawks, Evan Mobley of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Luguentz Dort from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets.
This recent recognition underscores both players’ ongoing contributions to the game and the enduring impact they have made on the Warriors franchise. As they continue their careers, fans can look forward to more exciting plays and moments from these two basketball stars.