Nov 2, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts after a made basket against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Draymond Green Made Golden State Warriors History Against Suns

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Dec 28, 2024 9:42 PM ET

On Saturday evening, the Golden State Warriors are playing the Phoenix Suns (at home) in San Francisco.

During the game, Draymond Green made team history by becoming the fourth player to make 700 three-pointers.

The 2017 Defensive Player of The Year had 16 points, two rebounds, five assists and one steal while shooting 6/7 from the field and 3/4 from the three-point range in his first 18 minutes of playing time.

Via The Golden State Warriors: "Dray has become the fourth Warrior to reach 700 made threes ⚡️ "

Dray has become the fourth Warrior to reach 700 made threes ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/mAVj9UsTLj
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 29, 2024

Green also moved ahead of Jason Richardson (700) for third on the team's all time three-pointers list.

The only two players who remain ahead of Green are Klay Thompson and Steph Curry.

Via The Golden State Warriors: "Draymond Green has passed Jason Richardson for 3rd most threes in franchise history "

Draymond Green has passed Jason Richardson for 3rd most threes in franchise history pic.twitter.com/rYVzKAPeEN
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 29, 2024

Green came into the night with averages of 8.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 41.6% from the field and 37.4% from the three-point range in 26 games.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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