Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, fresh off signing a five-year contract this summer, is pledging $3.1 million to Michigan State. This is the largest donation from an athlete in school history.
Green made the announcement Thursday at his alma mater. He signed an $82 million contract after helping the Warriors win the NBA championship in June.
“I never thought I’d be in this position to give anybody $3 million, I’ve never been so excited in my life to give money away.”Green said.
Over his first three NBA seasons, Green made less than $2.7 million before signing his current deal
The donation, Green said, is for both athletics and academics. A portion of the funds will go toward building a new strength and conditioning room in the Breslin Center, a locker room, a recruiting lounge and a hall of history.
Former Spartans players Magic Johnson and Steve Smith have made donations of $3.01 million and $3.05 million, respectively, in the past.
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