Warriors' Draymond Green Loses NBA Award to Hornets Big Man
Summary
The NBA gave the Hustle Award this offseason to Moussa Diabaté of the Charlotte Hornets. Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors was a finalist but did not win this year.Key Facts
- The NBA Hustle Award honors players who make important effort plays that may not show up in regular stats but help their teams succeed.
- Moussa Diabaté, a 24-year-old forward/center from France, won the award for his work with the Hornets after joining them in 2024.
- Diabaté averaged 7.9 points and 8.7 rebounds in 26 minutes per game last season.
- The Hornets had a strong season, including a good winning streak and a play-in tournament win, but did not reach the playoffs.
- Draymond Green won the Hustle Award last season and aimed to win it again this year.
- Marcus Smart has won the Hustle Award three times, including the last two before this season, and now plays for the Lakers.
- Other finalists included Dyson Daniels (Hawks), Cedric Coward (Grizzlies), and Josh Hart (Knicks).
- There is speculation about possible trades involving Draymond Green and other star players like Stephen Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.