Draymond Green is one of the most polarizing athletes in sports. It’s been fun — and scary — to watch him grow and mold into one of the NBA’s biggest trash talkers and most controversial players. He’s also one of the best defenders in the NBA, and knows a thing or two about winning championships.
At Michigan State, Green was basically the exact same, excluding all the “dirty” play that has gotten him into trouble in the NBA over the years.
Draymond was always an emotional, high-energy player in East Lansing, and he was responsible for leading some of Tom Izzo’s best teams.
Now, after over a decade in the NBA, he’s staring retirement right in the face. Some are calling “washed” at the age of 35, but he’s still putting up eight points, six rebounds, five assists, and nearly two stocks (steals and blocks) per game.
Green is still making his presence felt in the NBA.
How is Draymond doing so far in his 14th season?
In his 14th NBA season, Green is putting up an 8/6/5 line while shooting 40 percent from the floor. He’s a net positive when he’s on the floor, but he gets a ton of hate from rival fans. Even Golden State fans believe that he’s nearing retirement age.
Green has been a prime example of Izzo’s development, going from a project to an All-Star and NBA champion. He’s been one of the most improved players in the league from his rookie season to about years 3-4. Since then, he’s been consistent, but his offensive ability has fallen off a bit. He’s still averaging 8.0 points per game in 2025-26, but that’s his lowest mark in four years and his 40 percent shooting from the floor is the third-worst of his career.
Still, he’s leading a team that could very well make a playoff push this season.
Green is nearing the end of his NBA career and he’s already pondering the possibility of taking over the Michigan State basketball program when Izzo retires. He’s not ruling that out completely, he says. Oh, and he’s making headlines for controversial plays still.