Hazel Renee, Cash Green, Draymond Jamal Green Jr., Olive and Draymond Green attend Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2024 at Barker Hangar on July 13, 2024 in Santa Monica, California.Photo:Jon Kopaloff/Getty
Jon Kopaloff/Getty
Draymond Greenmay be a four-time NBA champion and one of the Golden State Warriors’ most vocal leaders, but off the court, his biggest role is being a father to his four kids: Olive, Draymond Jr., Cash and Hunni.
The power forward and his wife,Hazel Renee, each have a child from previous relationships and share two together. Balancing the demands of professional basketball with family life hasn’t always been easy, but for Green, fatherhood has become a grounding force and a constant source of self-reflection.
“I spend a lot of time with my family and my kids. That s— teaches you a lot about yourself," he toldAndscapein June 2023. “You learn, ‘Oh, s—, I do that. Like, I need to do this differently because they get that, too.’ And so, spending a lot of time with my kids has taught me so much about myself.”
Green’s children are often atbasketball games,practicesand sitting with him atpress conferences. The professional basketball star also enjoys celebrating theirmilestones.
“Being a father is a full-time job that you don’t receive any compensation for,” he captioned anInstagram postin June 2019. “In the form of money at least. But you’re paid with unconditional love, joy, and happiness. It is the gift that keeps on giving. My biggest blessing!”
Here’s everything to know about Draymond Green’s kids: Olive, Draymond Jr., Cash and Hunni.
Draymond Green with daughter Olive.Hazel Renee/ Instagram
Hazel Renee/ Instagram
Olive Jay was born on Nov. 6, 2014, to Hazel Renee and former NBA playerJacob Pullen.
Green shares a close bond with Olive and has been involved in her life since he and Hazel Renee started dating in 2017. Apart from day-to-day moments, Green and Olive have spent time collaborating with each other for fun projects, like a2023 commercialto mark the tip-off of the NBA season in partnership with KIA.
Over the years, Green has shown appreciation for their blended family. In honor of Olive’s 5th birthday in October 2019, Green penned a sweet tribute to heron Instagramand mentioned Hazel Renee and Jacob.
Draymond Green with his son Draymond Green Jr. and daughters Olive and Cash after a Golden State Warriors NBA game.Hazel Renee/ Instagram
The annual celebrations have had themes ranging fromAlice in WonderlandtoTrolls. For Olive’s 10th birthday, the entire family gathered at the Sloomoo Institute for aY2K-themed party.
Draymond Green and his son Draymond Green Jr.Hazel Renee/ Instagram
Draymond Jamal Green Jr. — affectionately known as D.J. — was born onDec. 22, 2016, to Green and Jelissa Hardy.
Warriors fans are familiar with the younger Green, who has made several appearances at his father’spost-game press conferences. As an avid basketball fan, Draymond Jr. has also been spottedwatching game filmon the sidelines andhelping hand out towelsto players during the game.
For Green, having his son participate in the sport is meaningful and intentional.
“It’s the most special thing in the world,” he told theNBAin June 2022. “Growing up as a young African-American man with nothing, you go, and you gain all this success, and you make all of this money.”
Green continued, “My fear is that he doesn’t understand how to work, that he doesn’t understand the things that’s going to face him.”
Draymond Green holds his son Draymon Green Jr. at his 4th birthday party in January 2021.Hazel Renee/ Instagram
Despite his dad’s concerns, D.J. is already carving out his own hoop dreams — ones that look different from his father’s path.
“He tells me he’s going to be a coach. Like, ‘Daddy, imma be a coach in the NBA,’ ” Green added.
D.J. is already well on his way:He reboundsforSteph Curryand wasreportedly devastatedwhenKlay Thompsonleft the team, but he’s beginning to shine in his own right.
“When we’re sitting at home and I tell him, ‘Hey, you can’t go to the gym today,’ he says, ‘No, everybody’s here to see me!’ ” Green shared withE! Newsin April 2022 about his son’s growing confidence and star power.
Away from the court, D.J. spends time with his dad, stepmom and siblings at fun events, likemovie premieres,family tripsandbirthday parties.
Draymond Green and wife Hazel Renee with their children Draymond Green Jr., Olive Green, Cash Green and Hunni Green.Hazel Renee/ Instagram
Green and Hazel Renee welcomed their first child together, Cash Green, inOctober 2020.
The family displayed pink and white rose bouquets and gold foil letter balloons to celebratethe new addition to the family. Hazel Renee hasdescribed Cash as“sassy, wild, free, loving, and extremely bright.”
She shares a close yetplayful relationshipwith her siblings, especially older brother D.J. Their bond, full of love and typical squabbles, often takescenter stageduring their dad’s post-game press conferences.
Draymond Green celebrates with his daughter Cash Green after defeating the Boston Celtics 103-90 in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.Elsa/Getty
Elsa/Getty
In March 2024, Cashwalked up to the podium mid-interviewto tell her dad, “Draymond hit me with the ball.”
Green paused to pick her up, calling her “my love,” while D.J. quickly defended himself, saying he did it because Cash had pushed him. Green then asked his kids to hug it out, ensuring D.J. gave his little sister “a real hug” before resuming his interview.
This wasn’t the first time D.J. and Cash stole the show. A year prior, after a Warriors game in May 2023, Cash interrupted Green’s press conference whenher brother was copying her. Once their dispute was resolved,the duo helped their dadsign off from his appearance.
Draymond Green’s daughter Hunni Green.Hazel Renee/ Instagram
Green and Hazel Renee welcomed Hunni Green inDecember 2023.
Hunni’s three siblings gathered with their parents for a pink smoke and confetti-filledsex revealin October 2023.
After her birth, the newborn was the center of attention, receiving cuddles from Olive, D.J. and Cash. Hunni later appeared in a photoshoot with Greenwearing a tiny crownon her head.
Draymond Green’s children Draymond Green Jr., Olive and Cash Green meet their sister Hunni.Hazel Renee/ Instagram
Today, Hunni supports her dad at basketball games. After a win in November 2024, Greenwalked off the court with Hunniin his arms as he greeted other players.
Shortly after, in early December 2024, the family celebrated Hunni’s first birthday with abee-themed party. The festivities included crafts, games, face painting and more.
source: people.com