Draymond Green Talks About Balancing Family Life While Traveling with the Warriors
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green shared his personal struggles during a recent press conference, expressing the challenges of leaving his pregnant wife at home while on the road for games. On December 2, Green candidly referred to his situation as “pretty s***ty,” acknowledging the emotional toll it takes, despite his love for the game. “But, nonetheless, this is my job, and I love to do my job. But it’s terrible, if I’m honest,” he remarked.
The 35-year-old athlete noted the difficulty of balancing his professional commitments with family time, stating, “It’s been tough. We’ve been gone so much. I haven’t seen my family much over the last month, really.” He and his wife, Hazel Renee, announced they are expecting their third child together in September. The couple also has two daughters, Cash, 5, and Hunni, who will turn two soon. In addition, Green has an 8-year-old son, Draymond Jr., from a previous relationship.
As the Warriors prepare for a demanding schedule with five of their next six games away, Green reflected on a recent visit where he connected with Draymond Jr. in Oklahoma City. The young boy had expressed interest in meeting Thunder star Chet Holmgren, and the trio shared a moment together on the court. “Anytime you can give them those experiences that, quite honestly, money can’t buy, I’m always forever grateful,” Green said.
Renowned for his vocal presence both on and off the court, Green has often shared the importance he places on fatherhood. In a 2023 discussion with Andscape, he described how parenting has provided him with profound insights about himself. “I don’t really got no hobbies, man. I spend a lot of time with my family and my kids. That s*** teaches you a lot about yourself dealing with them kids,” he said. “You learn, ‘Oh, s***, I do that. Like, I need to do this differently because they get that, too.’”
He emphasized the significance of quality time with his children, particularly during the season. “As much time as I can,” he noted, mentioning his routine of school drop-offs as meaningful moments. “You want to get that 30 minutes across the Bay Bridge. That’s meaningful time. So, I try to do as many of those rides as I can. When you get home, lock in with them. Spend that time with them. Because, No. 1, they need it,” Green concluded.
