Before making his mark in the NBA, Draymond Green made a name for himself playing for the Michigan State Spartans. In four years there, from 2008-2012, the four-time NBA Champion would become the all-time leader in rebounds (1096) while also ranking second in all-time steals (180) for the school. Green averaged 10.5 points and 7.6 rebounds per game on 46.7 percent shooting for his career.
The four-time NBA champ won three Big 10 titles with Michigan State and led the Spartans to two Final Four trips. Green’s efforts for the program were recently recognized after MSU notified him would be inducting him into the Athletics Hall of Fame. Upon finding out the news, the former Spartan was in complete shock.
“Absolutely insane,” said Green on his podcast “The Draymond Green Show. “Hall of Fame? That’s forever. We won’t be here forever. We’ll leave, we’ll leave this world. But that’s a forever thing as long as this world is here — As a kid that went to Michigan State, everybody told me I was dumb for going there. That I would never play there, well, I’m going to the Hall of Fame.”
It’s official 🎉
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) September 9, 2022
Draymond Green is the newest addition to the Michigan State Athletics Hall of Fame. pic.twitter.com/71pY5FoXwO
Green, along with the other members of the Michigan State Hall of Fame Class of 2022, was acknowledged at halftime for their legendary contributions during halftime of the Spartans’ 52-0 win over Akron.
Moments of work, for a lifetime of memories ✨ @united || Champions Tour pic.twitter.com/uVM9zL9xa4
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) September 10, 2022
Green was inducted into the Hall of Fame over the weekend. The Warriors start their title defense against the Lakers on Oct. 18.
