Although he remains one of the most controversial players in the NBA, it's hard to deny the vim and vigor that Draymond Green possesses. The Golden State Warriors' 35-year-old forward has made a name for himself, for better or worse, as one of the most intense players in the league, and the results speak for themselves.

Golden State Warriors forward-center Draymond Green is the winner of the 2024-25 NBA Hustle Award. The NBA Hustle Award honors players who make the effort plays that don’t often appear in the traditional box score but impact winning on a nightly basis.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green wanted to be named the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year this season. While the veteran forward fell short of that goal Thursday night, finishing behind Dyson Daniels and eventual winner Evan Mobley,