Archive · 23 May 2025
Draymond Green Honored with NBA All-Defensive First Team Selection
Draymond Green, a star player for the Golden State Warriors, was chosen for the NBA All-Defensive First Team.
This is the fifth time he's been selected, and it makes a total of nine times he's been chosen for the All-Defensive team.
Green's defensive skills helped the Warriors in the season.
He played in 68 games, averaging nearly a block and steal each game, and the Warriors had the seventh-best defense in the league.
His leadership is important to the team.
This honor shows how good he is at defense, as well as how important he is to the Warriors.
Draymond Green was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team for the 2024-25 season.
This marks Green's fifth selection to the First Team and ninth overall All-Defensive Team selection.
Evan Mobley of the Cavaliers topped the voting, while Green was listed on 98 ballots.
Green averaged 9.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game in the season.
The Warriors highlighted Green's defensive impact and leadership as key for the team.
- Who
- Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
- What
- Named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team
- When
- 2024-25 season
- Where
- NBA
- Why
- Recognized for his defensive skills and leadership.
Public's View
Team's View
Green’s Value to Warriors
Public's View
The public recognizes his leadership.
Team's View
They say Draymond’s commitment to excellence is key for our team.
- All-Defensive First Team Selections
- Fifth time
- Total All-Defensive Team Selections
- Nine
- Games Played in 2024-25 Season
- 68
- Warriors' defensive ranking in the league
- Seventh
- Ballots Green was listed on
- 98