Golden State’s defensive-focused forward receives the award for the first time in its nine-year history.
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Draymond Green Wins 2024-25 Hustle Award
Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors has been honored with the 2024-25 NBA Hustle Award, as announced by the league on Friday.
A former 2017 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year and a finalist in 2025, he is now the second previous Defensive Player of the Year to acquire the Hustle Award, following 2022 winner Marcus Smart.
Golden State Warriors forward-center Draymond Green is the winner of the 2024-25 NBA Hustle Award.
This award recognizes players who perform effort plays that may not show up in traditional stats but contribute significantly to team success.
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Hustle Award Winners History
| Year | Winner | Team |
| 2024-25 | Draymond Green | Golden State Warriors |
| 2023-24 | Alex Caruso | Chicago Bulls |
| 2022-23 | Marcus Smart | Boston Celtics |
| 2021-22 | Marcus Smart | Boston Celtics |
| 2020-21 | Thaddeus Young | Chicago Bulls |
| 2019-20 | Montrezl Harrell | LA Clippers |
The Hustle Award acknowledges players whose contributions may not be captured in standard statistics but are crucial for their team’s success. The NBA has tracked hustle stats—like deflections, loose ball recoveries, and contested shots—since the 2016 Playoffs.
Draymond Green’s Hustle Ranking
| Hustle Category | Per Minute | Rank |
| Charges Drawn | 0.0071 | 6th |
| Deflections | 0.0898 | 15th |
| Screen Assists | 0.0625 | 22nd |
| Contested 2-Point Shots | 0.1881 | 13th |
| Contested 3-Point Shots | 0.1225 | 2nd |
At 35, Green is now the oldest recipient of the Hustle Award and stands as the most accomplished player to win it. His critical contributions over the years—such as diving for loose balls and providing strong defensive coverage—have proven vital to the Warriors’ ongoing success.
