Despite missing out on the Defensive Player of the Year award, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green got some consolation after he was named the recipient of the NBA Hustle Award. According to the NBA, it's an honor given to "a player who makes the effort plays that do not often appear in the box score but help determine team success."

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.