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Career StatsD+

Year	GP	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3PT%	FT%
Career	939	8.6	5.6	5.3	0.9	0.6	41.5%	32.1%	71.0%
2025-26	59	8.6	5.6	5.3	0.9	0.6	41.5%	32.2%	69.6%
2024-25	12	9.1	5.5	3.8	1.4	0.9	38.9%	26.7%	69.2%
2023-24	55	8.6	7.2	6.0	1.0	0.9	49.7%	39.5%	73.0%
2022-23	12	9.4	6.9	6.8	1.5	1.0	46.2%	25.0%	72.7%
2021-22	22	8.0	7.2	6.3	1.1	1.0	47.9%	20.5%	63.8%
2020-21	63	7.0	7.1	8.9	1.7	0.8	44.7%	27.0%	79.5%
2019-20	43	8.0	6.2	6.2	1.4	0.8	38.9%	27.9%	75.9%
2018-19	22	13.3	10.1	8.5	1.5	1.5	49.8%	22.8%	71.8%
2017-18	21	10.8	10.6	8.1	2.0	1.5	43.2%	26.6%	79.6%
2016-17	17	13.1	9.1	6.5	1.8	1.6	44.7%	41.0%	68.7%
2015-16	23	15.4	9.9	6.0	1.6	1.8	43.1%	36.5%	73.8%
2014-15	21	13.7	10.1	5.2	1.8	1.2	41.7%	26.4%	73.6%
2013-14	7	11.9	8.3	2.9	1.7	1.7	46.7%	27.6%	79.2%
2012-13	12	5.8	4.3	1.6	0.5	0.8	42.9%	39.1%	76.5%

Performance Grade by Season

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Season	GP	PTS	REB	AST	FG%	Grade
2025-26	59	8.6	5.6	5.3	41.5%	C+ C+ Top 48% — above average
2024-25	12	9.1	5.5	3.8	38.9%	B B Top 29%
2023-24	55	8.6	7.2	6.0	49.7%	B B Top 29%
2022-23	12	9.4	6.9	6.8	46.2%	B+ B+ Top 20%
2021-22	22	8.0	7.2	6.3	47.9%	B B Top 29%
2020-21	63	7.0	7.1	8.9	44.7%	B B Top 29%
2019-20	43	8.0	6.2	6.2	38.9%	B- B- Top 38%
2018-19	22	13.3	10.1	8.5	49.8%	A- A- Top 13%
2017-18	21	10.8	10.6	8.1	43.2%	A- A- Top 13%
2016-17	17	13.1	9.1	6.5	44.7%	B+ B+ Top 20%
2015-16	23	15.4	9.9	6.0	43.1%	B B Top 29%
2014-15	21	13.7	10.1	5.2	41.7%	B- B- Top 38%
2013-14	7	11.9	8.3	2.9	46.7%	C C Around average
2012-13	12	5.8	4.3	1.6	42.9%	D+ D+ Bottom 30%

Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.

Recent Games

Date	OPP	Result	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	FG	3PT	+/-
Sat, 4/18	@ PHX	L 96-111	36	5	2	6	1	0	2-4	0-2	-13
Thu, 4/16	@ LAC	W 126-121	35	7	6	9	4	0	3-5	1-3	0
Sat, 4/11	@ SAC	L 118-124	24	7	4	6	1	0	2-3	1-2	-4
Fri, 4/10	vs LAL	L 103-119	22	2	5	6	1	0	0-1	0-1	-7
Wed, 4/8	vs SAC	W 110-105	27	1	6	7	1	1	0-3	0-3	0
Mon, 4/6	vs HOU	L 116-117	34	7	6	12	1	0	3-4	1-1	+6

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Overpay

OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

Cap-table math on Draymond Green's contract works out to a F Contract Value Index given term and player option structure. At $25.9M AAV across two years, Green is being paid at a near-max rate for a 36-year-old power forward in his 14th season whose on-court production has measurably declined—the 2025-26 season data shows 8.6 PPG, 5.6 RPG, and 5.3 APG across 59 games, numbers that place him firmly in a complementary, depth-oriented role rather than a franchise centerpiece. His All-Defensive 1st Team selection in 2025 signals that his defensive instincts remain elite by historical standard, yet that accolade cannot offset the reality that the Warriors are at a crossroads with an aging core, evidenced by their 37-45 record and play-in elimination—a trajectory that renders a nine-figure commitment to a veteran nearing the end of his prime increasingly difficult to justify from a salary-cap perspective. Green's decorated resume—DPOY in 2017, multiple All-Defensive selections, and foundational championship pedigree—gives him genuine leverage in any future negotiation, but the current contract represents a case of a storied player whose individual value, while still present, no longer aligns with his compensation tier in a rebuilding window. The mediaFraming captures this tension perfectly: Green remains one of the league's most accomplished defenders, yet organizational uncertainty and the "ball is in his court" dynamic underscore that Golden State is no longer locked into him unconditionally. With the NBA Finals days away and the Warriors facing fundamental roster questions, Green's deal stands as a cautionary tale of legacy contracts outpacing present-day production.

Performance Analysis

D+

#44 of 84 Power Forwards

FCA+

Draymond Green earns a D+ Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA power forwards this season. Through 939 games, Draymond is contributing 8.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game in his role. Draymond's strongest area is APG at 5.3, which compares favorably to the power forward median of 4.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 8.6 (power forward median: 15.0). Among 84 NBA power forwards graded this season, Draymond ranks 44th.

Current Sentiment

A-

Very Positive

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Draymond Green carries an A- sentiment grade heading into the 2025-26 season, reflecting his status as one of the NBA's most polarizing yet undeniably accomplished players. The media narrative surrounding Green is complex — while his four championships, DPOY award, and multiple All-Defensive selections have cemented his legacy as a foundational piece of the Warriors dynasty, recent uncertainty about Golden State's future has injected instability into perceptions of his value. Green's defiant postgame commentary following the Warriors' play-in elimination, where he pushed back against critics while acknowledging an uncertain future alongside Stephen Curry, exemplifies the combative persona that has defined his media presence throughout his career. His visibility as a league commentator, including praise for players like Dillon Brooks, demonstrates his continued engagement with basketball, though some view this as potentially distracting from his team's struggles. The dominant storyline heading into next season centers on whether the Warriors can successfully rebuild around their aging core or if this championship era is definitively closing, making Green's perception as much about organizational direction as his individual contributions. Despite his decorated resume, the A- grade reflects lingering questions about his future role and the sustainability of Golden State's championship window.

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