Golden State Warriors goalie Stephen Curry is recognized by the crowd during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in San Francisco on Monday, December 20, 2021.
Sacramento Kings goalie Buddy Hield (24) goes to the basket against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco on Monday, December 20 2021.
Golden State Warriors goalie Stephen Curry, right, shoots a three-point basket against Sacramento Kings goalie Buddy Hield (24) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco on Monday December 20, 2021.
Sacramento Kings forward Tristian Thompson (13) shoots Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco on Monday, December 20, 2021 .
Sacramento Kings goalie Tyrese Haliburton (0) shoots against Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco on Monday, December 20, 2021.
Sacramento Kings forward Tristian Thompson (13) has his shot blocked by Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco on Monday December 20, 2021.
Sacramento Kings forward Tristian Thompson (13) shoots against Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco on Monday, December 20, 2021.
Golden State Warriors goalie Stephen Curry (30) shoots from the stands before an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in San Francisco on Monday, December 20, 2021.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, left, receives a jersey from Grant Hill, general manager of the United States Men’s National Team, ahead of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in San Francisco, Monday, December 20, 2021.
By JANIE McCAULEY – AP Sports Writer
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors gave his son a birthday present for his 5th birthday by allowing the boy to help on the sidelines wear towels, shooting jerseys and masks to Warriors players along their bench.
And dad delivered his first triple-double of the season to start.
Green notched his franchise-leading 31st career triple-double with 16 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists with Draymond Jr. an equally important star as Golden State held off the Sacramento Kings 113-98 on Monday night in a clash of outnumbered rivals. because of COVID protocols.
“You like this?” Green shared his post-game conversation with young Draymond Jr., or “DJ”.
“It was fun, daddy,” the boy replied before his father clarified, “We can’t do it all the time, we can do it sometimes.”
Green was thrilled with the opportunity for his son, whom he praised for being “well-behaved” and doing just enough while staying on the sidelines.
“This organization is amazing to allow him (…) to sit there and help,” Green said. “You miss this job so much and these are the times when it is worth it. For him, living this experience is special. I don’t take this for granted. “
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