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NBA Announces Warriors' Draymond Green News on Thursday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | Last updated May 22, 2025 3:12 PM ET

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green enjoyed yet another successful NBA season in the Bay Area.

The 35-year-old forward remains a key piece in the Warriors' defensive scheme, and his ability to continue playing alongside Stephen Curry offensively hasn't wavered.

Green, alongside Curry and Jimmy Butler, will be able to lead Golden State as a title contender next season, though the front office will need to be busy in the offseason to build around them.

After Victor Wembanyama's season-ending injury diagnosis, Green skyrocketed in the Defensive Player of the Year race, though Evan Mobley eventually won out.

Regardless, it's quite impressive that Green has been able to continue to anchor the Warriors' defense at his age and in his 6-foot-6 frame.

While he's now spending time in the broadcast booth with the NBA on TNT crew, the NBA made an announcement regarding Green on Thursday.

The league announced the All-Defensive first and second teams. Given his close finish for the Defensive Player of the Year award, Green was essentially a lock to make the first team.

That was finalized on Thursday, as the NBA announced he was among the five to make the All-Defensive first team.

The 2024-25 Kia NBA All-Defensive First Team:

▪️ Dyson Daniels of @ATLHawks
▪️ Luguentz Dort of @okcthunder
▪️ Draymond Green of @warriors
▪️ Evan Mobley of @cavs
▪️ Amen Thompson of @HoustonRockets pic.twitter.com/5PVe0iHPAn
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 22, 2025

Dyson Daniels and Mobley -- the other two finalists for Defensive Player of the Year -- joined Green, alongside Amen Thompson and Luguentz Dort, on the first team.

Now a nine-time All-Defensive player, Green continues to add to his stellar resume, which includes four NBA championships and a Defensive Player of the Year win after the 2016-17 NBA season.

Green is also a four-time All-Star, coming in his prime years of helping the Warriors kickstart their dynasty.

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

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