Draymond Green’s dominant presence on the Warriors has been an emotional engine, but the four-time NBA champion has learned how to compartmentalize while expecting his fifth child as the team sets out on a road trip.
Green was asked after the Warriors’ 124-112 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night at Chase Center about hitting the road as his wife, Hazel Renee, is expecting the birth of the couple’s next child together and shared his honest perspective.
“Sucks … pretty s—-y to be honest,” Green said. “But nonetheless, this is my job, and I love to do my job.”
One positive Warriors fans saw in last night’s loss to Oklahoma City was Green’s first-born son, Draymond Jr., standing courtside next to his dad during the game.
Green further detailed how he manages his work-life balance in the NBA.
“I haven’t seen my family much over the last month, really, so we try to cherish the moments we do get,” Green shared. “But yeah it’s fun, they keep me on my toes. That’s why they were here, and it’s just so much going on. I was happy that he was here.”
Renee, who is an actress and a recording artist, first alerted fans via Instagram on Sept. 3rd that the couple is expecting another child.
However, now in his 14th season with Golden State, this isn’t the first time Green has missed out on the parental experience.
“It’s terrible, to be honest; it’s not the first time I’ve been in this position, though,” Green added. “But my wife does a great job; she’s strong, I’ll do all I can and get back here if I need to. It’s been tough, just with our schedules.”
Having a strong family support system is an enormous pillar to utilize in achieving long-term athletic success, so with Green expecting his fifth child, could a fifth championship ring be on the horizon as well?
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