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Steph Curry Sends Strong Message to Draymond Green After Major Announcement

Stephen Curry and Draymond Green have been wreaking havoc in the NBA for the past several years, helping lead the Golden State Warriors to four league titles.

Curry, who has been with the Warriors since 2009, has truly established himself as one of the best point guards in NBA history, while Green, who began his journey in Golden State in 2012, will be remembered as one of the best defenders to ever play.

On Thursday, the NBA and Golden State Warriors put a stamp on that statement for Green.

Draymond Green was named to the NBA's First Team All-Defense for the ninth time in his career.

After the news was revealed, Curry took to social media, sending Green a message on the incredible feat.

"Been doing it your whole career, but to be back on 1st team after a decade is legendary," Curry said. "5-timer club, congrats bro."

Stephen Curry, Instagram

Stephen Curry, Instagram

Stephen Curry, Instagram

Draymond Green finished the season averaging 1.0 block and 1.5 steals per game. While he's on the latter half of his NBA career, Green continued to prove that he's one of the most versatile defenders in the league.

Green also posted 9.0 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game.

Stephen Curry, on the other hand, finished the season averaging 24.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game.

The two helped the Warriors reach the second round of the NBA playoffs before losing to Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry

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Green made the First Team All-Defense alongside some of the most talented defenders in the NBA, including Dyson Daniels, Evan Mobley (Defensive Player of the Year), Luguentz Dort and Amen Thompson.

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