| Human Profile | |
| Name: | Draymond Jamal Green |
| Birthday: | March 4, 1990 (age 35 years), Born in Saginaw, Michigan |
| Height: | 6'6" (198 cm) |
| Education: | Michigan State University (BA), Communication Studies |
| Subscribers: | 246K |
| Views: | 114,149,254 |
| YouTube Revenue: | $114.1K - $570.7K |
| Videos: | 1586 |
| Channel Created: | July 2023 |
Overview
Draymond Jamal Green is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors, distinguished as a four-time NBA champion, NBA Defensive Player of the Year, multiple-time NBA All-Star, and Olympic gold medalist, renowned for his versatile defense and playmaking from the power forward and undersized center positions.
Latest News (Jan 27, 2026): On a recent episode of "The Draymond Green Show," Draymond Green sparked debate by asserting that Derrick Rose holds a unique cultural significance to Chicago, potentially surpassing Michael Jordan, following Rose's jersey retirement. Additionally, Green appeared on "The Richard Show" with Richard Jefferson in a new video uploaded on January 21, 2026, which has accumulated 107,000 views.
Early Life and Formative Years
Draymond Jamal Green was born on March 4, 1990, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was raised by his mother, Mary Babers, and his stepfather, Raymond Green, whose name he took. Green has two brothers, Torrian Harris and Braylon Green, and three sisters, LaToya Barbers, Jordan Davis, and Gabby Davis. His upbringing in Saginaw was in a competitive environment, and he exhibited leadership qualities from a young age.
Green attended Saginaw High School, where he played basketball under coach Lou Dawkins. As a junior, he led the team to a Class A State Championship with a 26–1 record. He followed this by leading the Saginaw High Trojans to a second consecutive state championship and a 27–1 record in his senior year, averaging 20 points and 13 rebounds per game.
Collegiate Career at Michigan State
After high school, Green attended Michigan State University from 2008 to 2012, playing for the Spartans under coach Tom Izzo. He played all four years of his college eligibility. During his time at Michigan State, he helped the Spartans reach two Final Four appearances and win a Big Ten tournament championship in 2012.
As a senior, Green captained the team and was named the Big Ten Player of the Year. He also earned consensus first-team All-American honors and was named the NABC National Player of the Year. He concluded his college career as one of only three players in Michigan State history with over 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds, becoming the university’s all-time leading rebounder with 1,096 rebounds. Green earned a bachelor’s degree in communication in 2012.
Professional Basketball Career
The Golden State Warriors selected Draymond Jamal Green as the 35th overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft. He has played his entire professional career with the Warriors. Primarily playing the power forward position, he has been a central figure in the team’s success.
Green is a four-time NBA champion, winning with the Warriors in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022. His individual accolades include four NBA All-Star selections, two All-NBA Team selections, and two Olympic gold medals with the U.S. men’s basketball team. Renowned for his defensive skills, he was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2017, a season in which he also led the league in steals. He is a multiple-time member of the NBA All-Defensive Team. Often playing as an undersized center, Green has been noted as a leader in the trend of versatile frontcourt players capable of defending multiple positions and playmaking.
Personal Life
Draymond Jamal Green is married to Hazel Renee. The couple met at Michigan State University. He has a son, Draymond Jr., from a previous relationship. With his wife, he is raising a blended family that includes her daughter from a previous relationship, Olive, and their two children together, Cash and Hunni.