To the dismay of many Dubs fans, Draymond Green missed out on the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year — that honor went to the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Evan Mobley. However, the Golden State Warriors forward did receive something of a consolation prize.

The NBA regular season awards for individual success keep rolling out during the first round of the playoffs. Payton Pritchard captured the Sixth Man of the Year honors earlier this week; Jalen Brunson was named Clutch Player of the Year alongside Evan Mobley,

Draymond Green secured the NBA Hustle Award, celebrated for his impactful plays beyond standard stats, despite missing the Defensive Player of the Year. Steph Curry supported Green for DPOY, highlighting his defensive importance to the Warriors.