Draymond Green Is On The Verge Of NBA History

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is close to moving up on the NBA's all-time triple-doubles list.

Mar 6, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts after being called for a foul against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is one of the best players in NBA history.

While he doesn't put up big numbers, he is an all-around talent who contributes to winning in a significant way.

At 34, Green is coming off a season where he averaged 8.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 49.7% from the field and 39.5% from the three-point range in 55 games.

Dec 12, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The future Hall of Famer is entering the new season on the verge of NBA history.

He is tied with Rajon Rondo for 16th on the all-time triple-doubles list (32), and he needs just two to move ahead of Hall of Famer Bob Cousy (and Ben Simmons) for 14th.

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Green was the 35th pick in the 2012 NBA Draft out of Michigan State.

He has spent his entire 12-year career with the Warriors.

His career averages are 8.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 45.2% from the field and 31.9% from the three-point range in 813 games.

Via StatMuse: "Most playoff wins by a second-round pick:

135 — Manu Ginobili
116 — Dennis Rodman
115 — Danny Ainge
107 — Draymond Green
105 — Danny Green, Dennis Johnson"

Most playoff wins by a second-round pick:

135 — Manu Ginobili
116 — Dennis Rodman
115 — Danny Ainge
107 — Draymond Green
105 — Danny Green, Dennis Johnson pic.twitter.com/typniWw81a

— StatMuse (@statmuse) September 5, 2024

The Warriors will play their first game of the 2024-25 season when they visit Deandre Ayton and the Portland Trail Blazers on October 23 in Oregon.

Green has helped lead the Warriors to four NBA Championships since the 2015 season.

That said, they are coming off a year where they missed the playoffs.