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Draymond Green Wins 2024-25 NBA Hustle Award

Green becomes the first player to rank top 40 in all nine hustle categories, highlighting his unmatched effort-based contributions.

Apr 23, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) prepares for the start of game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The NBA announced Draymond Green as the 2024-25 Hustle Award winner on April 25, 2025, recognizing his exceptional impact on effort plays.
  • The award is determined by composite rankings across nine statistical categories, measuring contributions beyond traditional box scores.
  • Green is the first player in award history to rank in the top 40 across all nine hustle metrics, including charges drawn, deflections, and contested shots.
  • He ranked first among 143 eligible players, surpassing finalists such as Cason Wallace, Guerschon Yabusele, and Luguentz Dort.
  • Green is now one of only two players to win both the Defensive Player of the Year and Hustle Award, joining Marcus Smart in this distinction.