HOUSTON – Draymond Green came up short in his bid to win a second Defensive Player of the Year award when results were announced on Thursday afternoon after the Warriors’ Game 2 loss to Houston.

Draymond Green spent the final few weeks of the regular season vociferously campaigning for himself to win the 2025 Defensive Player of the Year award. But in the end, it was Evan Mobley who won the award,

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green sent a message of praise to NBA Defensive Player of the Year winner Evan Mobley. The Golden State Warriors have found their rhythm again, regaining their winning form and playing sharp,