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NBA Reacts to Big Draymond Green News on Saturday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated May 11, 2025 12:31 AM ET

Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors are currently competing against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the NBA playoffs.

After defeating the No. 2-seeded Houston Rockets in the first round of the postseason, all eyes turned to a series between the Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

While many fans were prepared to see a matchup between Stephen Curry and Anthony Edwards, the Warriors guard is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Amid Curry sitting on the sideline, rehabbing to get back on the court and help lead the Warriors to an NBA title run, the NBA shared a historic feat for his teammate, Draymond Green.

"Congrats to @Money23Green of the @warriors for moving into 18th on the all-time playoff STEALS list!"

Green passed Kawhi Leonard for the No. 18 spot on the NBA's all-time playoff steals list. At this point in his career, Green had recorded 257 steals, passing Leonard who had 256 steals in his playoff career.

Congrats to @Money23Green of the @warriors for moving into 18th on the all-time playoff STEALS list! #NBAPlayoffs presented by Google pic.twitter.com/lpNUTAHPmI
— NBA (@NBA) May 11, 2025

The following players are ranked ahead of Green in NBA's all-time playoff steals list: Karl Malone, Derek Fisher, Dwyane Wade, Robert Horry, Clyde Drexler, James Harden, Chris Paul, Manu Ginobili, Maurice Cheeks, Larry Bird, Jason Kidd, Kobe Bryant, John Stockton, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and LeBron James.

LeBron James is No. 1 on the NBA's all-time playoff career steals list, recording 493.

Throughout the season, Draymond Green has posted 9.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.5 steals per game.

Green is attempting to help the Warriors advance to the Western Conference Finals. If they were to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round, they would face the winner between the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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

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