The Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green is looking to add another NBA Defensive Player of the Year award to his collection. Speaking with reporters after a 104-93 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, Green said that “1 million percent I have a case” to be named DPOY in 2024-25.
Green, who is considered one of the best defenders of his generation, delivered a defensive masterclass in the Bucks game. He bothered Milwaukee’s superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo throughout the game, holding him to 20 points and just five field goals. Green also made four blocks and two steals.
When asked whether he has a case for the DPOY award during a post-game interview, Green didn’t hesitate.
“Obviously, if we keep winning and close this year out strong, most definitely,” Green said. “I look around the league and don’t see many players impacting the game on the defensive end the way I do. I don’t see many players completely throwing off an entire team’s offense the way I do.”
Green added that the DPOY race is wide open after San Antonio Spurs’ star Victor Wembanyama, an early favorite for the award, was ruled out for the remainder of the season.
“So 1 million percent I have a case, and I will continue to build that case for these next 13 games. Tonight was a prime example of that,” he shared.
Green previously won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year back in 2017. He was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team four times while also receiving the same number of NBA All-Defensive Second Team nods.
