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Draymond Green Wins NBA Hustle Award as Warriors Gear Up for Game 3

The Golden State forward earns recognition for his effort plays while falling short in the Defensive Player of the Year race.

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

  • Draymond Green has been named the recipient of the NBA Hustle Award for the 2024-25 season, recognizing his impact on effort plays like deflections and loose balls.
  • Evan Mobley of the Cleveland Cavaliers won the Defensive Player of the Year award, for which Green was a finalist.
  • Green averaged 9.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.0 blocks across 68 games, ranking in the league's top 40 in nine hustle metrics.
  • This marks Green's first Hustle Award, an honor introduced in the 2016-17 season to spotlight undervalued defensive contributions.
  • The Warriors, tied 1-1 in their first-round playoff series, will host the Houston Rockets in Game 3 at Chase Center on Saturday night.