Former Michigan State Spartan and Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green loves his school and is clearly grateful for his time there. In fact, Green decided to show his appreciation by making a record donation to the university, to the tune of $3.1 million.
News of Green’s donation was reported on Twitter by Joe Rexrode of the Detroit Free Press.
Draymond giving $3.1 million to MSU athletics in support of men's basketball.
— Joe Rexrode (@joerexrode) September 10, 2015
Draymond Green, Tom Izzo and Lou Anna Simon talking. The gift just eclipses Magic's $3M last year as largest to MSU from former athlete.
— Joe Rexrode (@joerexrode) September 10, 2015
Of the donation, $1 million going to new strength center, a grand entrance to Breslin and recruiting center.
— Joe Rexrode (@joerexrode) September 10, 2015
Rexrode offered more in an article as well:
The gift is the largest single gift to MSU athletics from a former MSU athlete. The Draymond Green Strength and Conditioning Center at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center will be named in his honor.
The gift, pending board of trustees approval, also will fund an endowment for the men’s basketball program.
Given how Green just signed a five-year, $82 million contract, it’s great to see him giving something back to the institution that helped him achieve his dream of playing in the NBA.
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