Everyone has the ability to improve.
Even four-time NBA champion Draymond Green, at least when it comes to his celebrations.
After Green used his teammate's signature "night-night" celebration to culminate the Warriors' 97-94 win over the New York Knicks, Steph Curry shared his grade for this rendition of his now-iconic gesture.
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"[Green] has evolved his version of it since the Minnesota game earlier in the year," Curry told reporters. "He's softened it a little bit. He's brought it down to where a pillow is supposed to really be. I realized he does everything aggressive and with his whole body.
"I'm giving that a solid A-minus effort on the "night night" tonight. That was beautiful."
Steph grades Draymond's "night night" celebration at the end of tonight's win over the Knicks 😴 😅
— Warriors on NBC Sports Bay Area (@nbcswarriors.bsky.social) March 15, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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So, why not take a closer look at this celebratory evolution?
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Green first debuted the "night night" -- or perhaps now the "nightmare," per Moses Moody -- after his dagger layup to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves and longtime archenemy Rudy Gobert back on Dec. 8.
Draymond hit the “night night” on Rudy Gobert and the Wolves 😅
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) December 9, 2024
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For comparison, here is Saturday night's anticipated sequel.
DRAYMOND DROPPED A "NIGHT NIGHT" ON THE KNICKS 😴pic.twitter.com/UDPgczUAUu
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 16, 2025
Curry clearly has a point in noticing his teammate's celebratory progress.
The ever-aggressive Green appears less stiff this time around, in addition to his improved hand placement.
Now, does Green match the aura of a vintage Curry "night night"? There might still be room for more growth.
But that shouldn't diminish the menacing impact of Draymond Green bombastically wishing you a safe trip home.