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Draymond Green Biography: Net Worth, Salary, Family and Career Stats

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Draymond Green, the Golden Bull from Michigan, was born on March 4, 1990. He was not a big name when he was drafted as a late pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. But he kept on striving as a player and developed his game to match the competitive environment of the NBA. That's why he was part of the golden trio of Golden State Warriors. Yet, Green is more known for his flagrant fouls on the floor. Today, we are going to go through the skills side of the Warriors star.

Draymond Green's Early Life

Draymond Jamal Green Sr. was raised in Saginaw, Michigan, by his mother, Mary Babers, and his stepfather, Raymond Green. He used to play with local teams and clubs initially. But his mother, Mary, was the one who instilled qualities in Green. These qualities included discipline and consistency with the approach to keep the academics in mind as well.

Dray played under coach Lou Dawkins at Saginaw High School. He also accumulated two A-Class State Championships with his high school team. That's why he gave away his commitment to Michigan after his junior year.

Draymond Green Personal Information

Draymond Green is an integral member of the Golden State Warriors who is known for his intensity, defense, and leadership. Multiple NBA champion, All-Star, completely passionate and animated on the floor. Off the court, Green’s ordinary personal journey, his upbringing, and his family spark a glimpse of the extraordinary.

Player InformationDetails
Full NameDraymond Jamal Green Sr.
PositionPower Forward / Center
DOB March 4, 1990 (35 years)
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight230 lbs (104 kg)
HometownSaginaw, Michigan
Current TeamGolden State Warriors
Draft2012 - Round 2, Pick 35 (Golden State Warriors)
Debut2012
NicknameDay Day, The Dancing Bear, Dray
SpouseHazel Renee
Net WorthApproximately $90 million
Salary$25.89 million
Draymond Green Biography

Draymond Green's Personal Life

Off the court, Draymond Green is a dedicated family man. He is married to actress and singer Hazel Renee, his wife since August 2022, and they have a blended home with four children: Renee’s daughter, Olive, Green's son, Draymond jr.; and their two daughters together, Cash and Hunni (Janay, Hazel, and Jaden). Green often jokes that fatherhood “grounds” him, but adds that his children “make you realize a lot about yourself”. He frequently brings his kids to games and to news conferences, savoring the moments.

Draymond Green Parents

Draymond Green's parents are Mary Babers and Wallace Davis. However, Wallace was not available for his child during the initial years. That's why Mary did multiple jobs and then provided for her son. She was the one who imbued the qualities of hard work, determination, and perseverance in Draymond Green. However, she got relief in her parenting work when she divorced Wallace to get into a relationship with Raymond Green. Once, Green said that the void left by Wallace was healed by his stepfather, Raymond Green. He also has siblings who are named Torrian Harris, La Toya Babers, Jordan Davis, and Gabby Davis, respectively.

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Draymond Green Wife

Draymond Green Wife
Image Credits: Hazel Renee's Instagram Handle

Draymond Green's wife is Hazel Renee, wh singer, model, and actress. Hazel had a public life even before meeting Green. She did her part in projects like Empire, The Chi, and The Spook Who Sat by the Door. She is also featured in the show The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Renee once revealed to Essence that she met Green before his public limelight at Michigan State University. “We were in the same theater class and both athletes. Naturally, we gravitated towards one another for group projects because we were already familiar with each other, " Reene said.

He confirmed his relationship with Hazel in 2018 and then got engaged to her on Valentine's Day 2019. She flaunted her ring through an Instagram post captioned, “Farewell Summer...So They Say😏”. Both of them were supposed to get married on June 28, 2020. However, they postponed their marriage due to COVID-19 and then got married on August 14, 2022.

Draymond Green Kids

Draymond Green Children
Image Credits: Hazel Renee's Instagram Handle

Draymond Green has four children to care about in his life: Olive Jay, Draymond Jamal Green Jr., Cash Green, and Hunni Green. His son, Jamal Green Jr., is from his previous relationship with Jelissa Hardy, while one of his daughters, Olive Jay, was born to Hazel Renee and former NBA Player Jacob Pullen. Draymond Green often posts about the milestones of his kids' lives and loves to spend time with them. He said to Andscape in 2023, “I spend a lot of time with my family and my kids. That sh-- teaches you a lot about yourself. You learn, ‘Oh, s---, I do that. Like, I need to do this differently because they get that, too.’ And so, spending a lot of time with my kids has taught me so much about myself.”

Olive Jay was born on November 6, 2014, and is 10 years old. She is the eldest of the kids, while Draymond Jamal Green Jr. is 8 years old. The first daughter of Draymond Green and Hazel Renee was born in October 2020. Later on, the couple conceived another daughter in December 2023, named Hunni Green.

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Draymond Green Contract

Draymond agreed to a 4-year, $100 million contract extension with the Golden State Warriors in 2023. Draymond Green's contract, which starts with the 2023–24 NBA season and contains a player option in the final year, allows Green to remain with the team through 2026. His yearly salary begins at about $22.3 million and increases incrementally over time, producing a maximum value of $27.6 million in the final season, should he opt in.

The contract also includes a 15% trade kicker, which would mean Green would receive a bonus if he’s traded during the contract. By accepting a slight pay cut each year, he played a significant role in helping the Warriors cut down on luxury tax payments and fully committed himself to team success. The deal cemented Green’s long-term commitment to the Warriors, who are built around Green, Stephen Curry, and Klay Thompson as the key contributors to their championship core.

Draymond Green Salary

Draymond Green's salary in the 2025-26 season will be $25,892,857. The last contract that Draymond Green signed with the Golden State Warriors was a four-year contract worth $100 million, according to Spotrac. According to that deal, he will earn an average salary of $25 million every season till the contract concludes. The first contract that he signed was on July 30, 2012, for 3 years and was worth $2.64 million. Here is a year-by-year breakdown of his earnings from the NBA world:

SeasonSalary
2012$850K
2013$850.5K
2014$915.2K
2015$14.26 million
2016$15.33 million
2017$16.4 million
2018$17.47 million
2019$17.38 million
2020$22.2 million
2021$24.02 million
2022$25.8 million
2023$22.32 million
2024$24.10 million+ $51,497(NBA Cup)
2025$25.89 million
Draymond Green Salary Breakdown

Draymond Green Net Worth

Draymond Green is a 4X NBA Champion and holds the honor of featuring in an All-Star game. That's why Draymond Green's net worth is expected to be around $90 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. His net worth is due to his large array of endorsements and holdings that he possesses off the court. He is expected to have a deal with Apple, Verizon, Subway, Hugo Boss, LARQ, and Mercedes-Benz. He is also involved in Investments like Blink Fitness and the tequila company Lobos 1707. Also, his $10 million mansion in Los Angeles is a marvel to watch.

Apart from that, Draymond Green earns a major part of his income from his NBA salary.

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Draymond Green Career

Draymond Green's career is a testament to the fact that player can beat their natural lack of talent with hard work and a will to improve. That's why he emerged as a star for the Golden State Warriors. Let's explore the journey of this star in the league.

Draymond Green High School Career

Draymond Green played for Saginaw High School during his initial years as a basketball player. During his junior year, he took his team to the Class A State Championship. That year, his high school team ended with a 26-1 record. Again, in his senior year, Green charged with the Saginaw High Trojans to a 27–1 record. He won his second consecutive Class A State Championship with his high school team.

YearPoints per GameRebounds per GameAssists per GameSteals per Game
2005-06 (Sophomore)1211N/AN/A
2006-07 (Junior)251333
2007-08 (Senior)2013N/AN/A
Draymond Green High School Stats

Draymond Green College Career

Draymond Green stepped into Michigan State University and continued to play under Tom Izzo. However, he made sure that he came out as a better player. That's why his numbers in all three departments improved during his career in collegiate basketball. That's why, at the end of his college basketball career, he put up the following numbers:

YearPoints per GameRebounds per GameAssists per GameSteals per Game
2008-093.33.30.80.6
2009-109.97.73.01.2
2010-1112.68.64.11.8
2011-1216.210.63.81.5
Draymond Green College Stats

The accolades that he achieved at the end of his college basketball career can be mentioned as follows:

  • 2012 NABC National Player of the Year and Consensus First-Team All-American
  • Michigan State's leading career rebounder (1,096 rebounds)
  • One of three players in MSU history with 1,000 career points (1,517 points) and 1,000 career rebounds
  • He led MSU in scoring in 31 games, in rebounding in 78 games, and in assists in 45 games
  • 40 career double-doubles and three career triple-doubles (ranking second in MSU history only to Earvin 'Magic' Johnson)

Draymond Green Professional Career

Draymond Green Jersey
Image Credits: Draymond Green's Instagram Handle

Draymond Green was picked up as the 35th overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. The Warriors intended to keep him on the bench and then send him as a backup. However, he had become a core player for the Warriors by the end of his rookie season. Once he got a chance to be on the starting lineup of the Dubs, he never looked back and kept on improving his fitness. He plays as a power forward, but he is able to keep on rebounding. He has maintained his rebounding average between 6 and 8 for a long time, and his three-point shooting percentage has been consistent throughout his stint in the league. Selected 35th overall in the 2012 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors, Green's impact was immediate. By his third season, he became a pivotal starter, contributing significantly to the Warriors' 2015 NBA Championship. Over the years, Green has been instrumental in the Warriors' success, leading to additional championships in 2017, 2018, and 2022. We have curated Draymond Green's stats, according to ESPN archives:

SeasonTeamGamesPoints per GameRebounds per GameAssists per GameFG%3P%
2012-13Golden State Warriors792.93.30.732.720.9
2013-14Golden State Warriors826.25.01.940.733.3
2014-15Golden State Warriors7911.78.23.744.333.7
2015-16Golden State Warriors8114.09.57.449.038.8
2016-17Golden State Warriors7610.27.97.041.830.8
2017-18Golden State Warriors7011.07.67.345.430.1
2018-19Golden State Warriors667.47.36.944.528.5
2019-20Golden State Warriors438.06.26.238.927.9
2020-21Golden State Warriors637.07.18.944.727.0
2021-22Golden State Warriors447.57.37.052.529.6
2022-23Golden State Warriors738.57.26.852.730.5
2023-24Golden State Warriors528.67.26.049.739.5
2024-25Golden State Warriors478.96.15.842.832.7
Draymond Green Stats

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Draymond Green Shoes

Draymond Green Nike Shoes
Image Credits: Draymond Green's Instagram Handle

Draymond Green has been a key athlete for Nike, often wearing customized versions of the Nike Hyperdunk and Nike React Hyperdunk series. Over the years, he has sported a variety of player-exclusive (PE) colorways designed to match the Golden State Warriors' team colors. His signature footwear choices reflect his gritty playing style, providing him with the necessary support and durability on the court.

Currently, Draymond Green is donning the shoes from Nike with which he struck a deal on October 3, 2023. He announced it on the same day. However, the details about his contract are not yet out to the public. Before his current stint with Nike, he had an association with the brand for the initial seven years of playtime within the league. At that time, Dray used to wear Nike React Hyperdunk 2017, ZoomRev, and HyperRev. Both of these shoes were innovations from the Nike brand that contributed to the popularity of the shoes. Green was the first one to make them reliable among the shoe heads.

Between 2020 and 2023, Draymond Green was also associated with another shoe brand called Converse. He even launched a new G4 shoe on March 4, 2020, in a game against the Toronto Raptors. His deal with Converse ended in 2023, and he again wore the Nike LeBron NXXXT. He brought the Nike Zoom Rev back into trends again in 2018.

Draymond Green Jersey

Draymond Green jersey number
Image Credits: NBA's official X handle

Draymond Green has worn the number 23 jersey throughout his basketball career, whether it be at Michigan State University or the Golden State Warriors. It is quite famous among basketball athletes due to its connection to legends like Michael Jordan, who donned the same number while playing for the Chicago Bulls in the league.

TeamJersey Number
Michigan State Spartans23
Golden State Warriors23

The Michigan State University even retired Dray's number 23 jersey on December 4, 2019. After Green's jersey was put into the rafters, Draymond said to the media, “This is special. As a kid from Saginaw, Michigan, my goal and dream was to play at Michigan State - it was never to get my jersey retired. I lived that dream.”

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Draymond Green Awards and Achievements

Draymond Green was a late pick for the Golden State Warriors. However, he chose this opportunity to surpass his expectations and be the player who not only impacts the player on the court physically but also psychologically. On his journey to prove himself and even become a key player of the Dubs squad, Green achieved the following awards and achievements in the NBA:

AwardYears
NBA Championships2015, 2017, 2018, 2022
NBA All-Star2016, 2017, 2018, 2022
NBA Defensive Player of the Year2017
NBA All-Defensive First Team2015, 2016, 2017, 2021
NBA All-Defensive Second Team2018, 2019, 2022, 2023
NBA Steals Leader2017
NABC National Player of the Year2012
Olympic Gold Medalist (Team USA)2016(Rio Olympics), 2020(Tokyo Olympics)
Draymond Green Achievements

How Many Rings Does Draymond Green Have?

Draymond Green with 2021-22 NBA Championship Trophy
Image Credits: NBA's official X handle

Draymond Green has won 4 NBA Championships in his career, and he won all of them while playing for the Golden State Warriors in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022. Let's discuss how Green contributed to his team winning the championship alongside the Splash brothers, Stephen Curry, and Klay Thompson.

YearTeamKey Contributions
2015Golden State WarriorsDefensive anchor, versatility
2017Golden State WarriorsPlaymaking, defensive leadership
2018Golden State WarriorsElite defense, triple-doubles
2022Golden State WarriorsVeteran leadership, defensive presence
Draymond Green Championships

2015 NBA Championship

Draymond Green made it to the starting lineup this season and truly used it to his benefit. The Golden State Warriors were facing Cleveland in the NBA Finals, in which Green posted a triple-double in the deciding Game 6. The Warriors were leading the Finals series by 3-2 over the Cavaliers. However, Green ruined all of their hopes with his 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. Eventually, the Warriors had won the series 4-2.

2017 NBA Championship

The 2017 Finals were a series of technical fouls for Draymond Green. However, when the Cavs were teaming up on Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, Green was busy taking up the shots and keeping the score rolling. He scored 16 points in Game 4 when the Warriors were in a tough spot. Ultimately, his team won the Finals series by ending it with a 4-1 record. He also won the Defensive Player of the Year at the end of the series, becoming the only franchise player to achieve the accolade.

2018 NBA Championship

In the 2018 NBA Finals series, the Warriors did not give any chance to the Cleveland Cavaliers and swept them to win back-to-back NBA championships by a 4-0 record. During Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Draymond surpassed Wilt Chamberlain for the most rebounds in the Warriors' playoff history.

2022 NBA Championship

This time, the opponent for Draymond Green and the Warriors was the Boston Celtics. The Celts had won Games 1 and 3 of the Final series. But the Warriors did not give them relief as Green tallied 6.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 6.2 assists throughout the series. The most notable performance from Dray came during Game 6 when he dished out 12 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many championships does Draymond Green have?

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Draymond Green has four NBA championships, which he won with the Golden State Warriors in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022.

Where is Draymond Green from?

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Draymond Green is from Saginaw, Michigan, United States.

What is Draymond Green's jersey number?

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Draymond Green wears the number 23 jersey number in the NBA while playing for the Golden State Warriors.

What is Draymond Green's highest-scoring game?

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The highest scoring game Draymond Green had came against the Chicago Bulls on December 6, 2014, when he tallied 31 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists to lead the Warriors with a 112-102 win.

Is Draymond Green retired?

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No, Draymond Green is not retired. He is still playing for the Golden State Warriors.

Is Draymond Green married?

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Yes, Draymond Green is married to Hazel Renee.

What is Draymond Green's net worth?

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According to the Celebrity Net Worth, Draymond Green has a net worth of $90 million.

How tall is Draymond Green?

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Draymond Green is 6 feet 6 inches(1.98m) tall.

Does Draymond Green have children?

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Yes, Draymond Green has four children: Olive Jay, Draymond Jamal Green Jr., Cash Green, and Hunni Green.

Are Draymond and LeBron friends?

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Yes, Draymond Green and LeBron James are friends, despite their history as fierce rivals in the NBA. They have developed a close friendship over the years, even though they were initially on opposing sides during the NBA Finals.

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