Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors narrowly missed out on the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year award, finishing behind Evan Mobley and Dyson Daniels. However, he received the NBA's Hustle Award for the 2024-25 season, signaling his significant contributions on the court. Unlike other major accolades, the Hustle Award is determined by statistical rankings across various impactful categories, including charges drawn, deflections, and loose balls recovered.

Green excelled, placing in the top 15 of five categories and ranking first overall among eligible players. This remarkable achievement makes him the first player to be in the top 40 of all nine categories utilized to determine the award recipient. Green joins the ranks of Marcus Smart as the only player to claim both the Defensive Player of the Year and Hustle Award in his career.