Draymond Green Endorses Jaxon Kohler as NBA First-Round Talent

Green’s social media praise highlights Kohler’s standout senior year at Michigan State

When Draymond Green—arguably the pride of Michigan State basketball—speaks, Spartans everywhere tend to listen. And lately, he’s been singing the praises of current Spartan forward Jaxon Kohler. Green didn’t mince words on social media, boldly declaring that Kohler “should be a first-round NBA pick.” That’s not just a pat on the back; that’s a full-on bear hug from one of the game’s fiercest competitors.

Kohler is putting up numbers that would make any coach do a double-take: nearly 14 points and 10 rebounds per game in his senior season, while shooting just under 48 percent from three-point range. Sure, after a recent game, his three-point percentage took a tiny dip—hey, nobody’s perfect! But before that, Green pointed out that Kohler was the only Division I men’s player stacking up over 10 points, 10 rebounds, and shooting above 50 percent from deep. The official stats might wiggle a bit, but let’s be honest: that’s rarified air.

When Green shares an endorsement with his four million-plus Instagram followers, it’s not just a shout-out—it’s a megaphone moment, coming on the heels of the recent Green incident that put him back in the spotlight. This is a guy who’s spent 14 years in the NBA, collected four championship rings with the Golden State Warriors, snagged Defensive Player of the Year honors, and racked up multiple All-Star nods as the franchise now navigates fresh Warriors talks. If anyone knows what NBA talent looks like, it’s Draymond — the same league where stars are still filling reels like the latest Durant highlights.

In East Lansing, Green’s word carries the weight of a slam dunk. He started his own college journey averaging just 3.3 points per game as a freshman, only to finish as a senior with 16.2 points and 10.6 rebounds—a glow-up for the ages. Some folks are already whispering that Kohler is walking a similar path, going from role player to headline act. Talk about following in some big, green-and-white footsteps.

Even with his NBA calendar packed tighter than a March Madness bracket, Green keeps his Spartan roots strong. He’s a regular at events like “Grind Week,” joining legends like Mateen Cleaves and Miles Bridges to pass the torch—and maybe a few words of wisdom—to the next generation.

Green’s praise is more than just a compliment; it’s a spotlight. Jaxon Kohler is officially a player to watch as the season heats up. Whether or not his name is called in the first round of the NBA Draft, one thing’s for sure: he’s already caught the eye of one of basketball’s best.