Draymond Green Reveals Message to Steph Curry During Historic Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Josh Valdez | Last updated Apr 3, 2025 8:27 PM ET

Steph Curry has had countless memorable moments, but his performance against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday was special. The all-time NBA made three-point leader notched 52 points (16-31 FG, 12-20 3 PT) with 10 rebounds and eight assists in the 134-125 victory for the Golden State Warriors.

Curry has been reliable as usual this season, averaging 24.4 points on 44.6 percent shooting with 6.1 assists and 4.4 rebounds. The four-time champion has led the Warriors (44-31) to the fifth seed in the Western Conference ahead of their road clash with the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.

Draymon Green couldn't help but tease Curry during his dominant performance vs. the Grizzlies, via ESPN.

"“You already got 50 [points]. Well, go ahead and get 52," he told him. "That’s not bad for a 40-year-old.”

Curry is 37, but Green facetiously rounded up his age.

Draymond Green recalls his conversation with Steph Curry during his 52-point game against the Grizzlies .

“You already got 50 [points]. Well, go ahead and get 52. That’s not bad for a 40-year-old.” pic.twitter.com/eUqUPkNTX0
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 3, 2025

Green, who's averaging 9.2 points on 42.7 percent shooting with 6.2 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 1.5 steals this season, is a front-runner for the Defensive Player of the Year award. The four-time All-Star also won the award in 2017.

Meanwhile, the Grizzlies (44-32) are a half-game behind the Warriors as they play the Miami Heat on Thursday. After that game, they'll face the Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets, and Dallas Mavericks to end the regular season.

Ja Morant led Memphis in points (22.7) and assists (7.4) per game heading into Thursday night, while Zach Edey led in rebounds (7.7), and Jaren Jackson Jr. led in blocks (1.6).

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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