Fans React to NBA's Draymond Green Post on Friday

The NBA honored Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green with a post on Friday

May 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half during game two of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images | Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

The Golden State Warriors successfully built one of the most impressive dynasties in NBA history, building around a trio of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. Of course, having a superstar like Curry, who is the best shooter in league history, on your team always helps, but the franchise put all of the right pieces around him.

Thompson was the ideal backcourt partner for Curry, creating the iconic "Splash Brothers," while Green was the perfect enforcer to complete the trio.

Nov 30, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11), guard Stephen Curry (30) and forward Draymond Green (23) after the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images | Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Of course, this core group was broken up during the 2024 NBA offseason when Thompson left for the Dallas Mavericks in free agency, as Curry and Green had to continue to hold it down in Golden State.

Green remains one of the best defensive players in the NBA, despite being 35 years old and entering his 14th season in the league. Last season, Green finished third in NBA Defensive Player of the Year voting and earned All-Defensive First Team honors. Green won the esteemed award in the 2016-17 season and is a nine-time All-Defensive Team member.

Draymond Green makes one of the best plays of the season

On Friday, the NBA recognized Green during their "NBA Defense Week," as they named his stop against Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun during the playoffs as the tenth-best defensive play of the 2024-25 season.

TOP 50 DEFENSIVE PLAYS OF 2024-25 🔒

10. Draymond Green
9. Russell Westbrook
8. Jaden McDaniels
7. Victor Wembanyama
6. Myles Turner
5. Mike Conley
4. Dyson Daniels
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo
2. Mikal Bridges
1. Mikal Bridges https://t.co/lrX8rNoUX1 pic.twitter.com/7ZvGgx1Hhu

— NBA (@NBA) August 8, 2025

This was the lone Green play that made it on the league's "top 50 defensive plays of 2024-25," but it was a very important one. This stop on Sengun gave the Warriors a 3-1 lead over the Rockets in the first round, as they ultimately won the series in seven to move on to the conference semifinals.

NBA praises Draymond Green

The NBA shared another post to honor Green on Friday for his elite defensive skills and impact on the game.

Via NBA: "NBA Defense Week wouldn't be complete without @Money23Green!

🌉 Hustle Award Winner
🌉 All-Defensive First Team
🌉 #1 team defense post-All-Star break

A special player with a do-it-all motor 👏"

NBA Defense Week wouldn't be complete without @Money23Green!

🌉 Hustle Award Winner
🌉 All-Defensive First Team
🌉 #1 team defense post-All-Star break

A special player with a do-it-all motor 👏 pic.twitter.com/oVagiveA37

— NBA (@NBA) August 8, 2025

Many fans reacted to the NBA's post for Green.

"Draymond’s impact on defense is something you can’t measure with just stats," one fan said.

"Ooooowee this elite tape right here," another fan replied.

"Hustle award," a fan said.

While Green can be a very polarizing player on and off the court, his impact on the defensive side of the ball is a huge reason why the Warriors have won four NBA championships over the last 11 seasons.