Draymond Green may not be the most exciting player to play with in NBA 2K, but he is certainly one of the most effective. If you choose any version of the Golden State Warriors, their offense is mostly run through Green while he makes stellar defensive plays. He is part of two Classic Teams and one All-time team. After the Warriors won their fourth chip in eight years, the 2021-22 team is also expected to join the Classic Team list.
Green is the ideal pick-and-roll partner for Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and now Jordan Poole as well. He was on pace to win the Defensive Player of the Year last year before his injury derailed his campaign.
Green’s rating in NBA 2K23 is 83, the same as last year. Despite his championship-winning season and excellent defensive highlights, he has not gained many attributes this year. However, the defending champions are expected to be one of the top contenders in the west once again and Green’s rating is expected to increase.
Tracking Draymond Green’s NBA 2K rating evolution over the years
NBA 2K13 | NBA 2K14 | NBA 2K15 | NBA 2K16 | NBA 2K17 | NBA 2K18 | NBA 2K19 | NBA 2K20 | NBA 2K21 | NBA 2K22 | NBA 2K23 |
– | 61 | 77 | 82 | 90 | 87 | 83 | 79 | 80 | 83 | 83 |
Draymond Green’s breakout season was in 2014-15 when the Dubs won their first title in 40 years. He started all 79 games he played in and averaged 11.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.3 blocks per game. He saw a massive jump in his 2K rating that year, rising from 61 to 77. Green was given a rating of 90 in 2K17, which was his best rating to date. However, his rating fell into the 80s after that and has not recovered since.
It looks like it will take another DPOY-worthy season and an All-Star selection to improve his rating. However, touching 90 again seems far-fetched for Green because of his scoring potential.