Draymond Green isn’t one to shy away from a microphone-or a little back-and-forth. Whether the Warriors are riding a win streak or trying to find their footing, Green’s podcast has become a staple of his off-court presence.
He talks hoops, league dynamics, and occasionally, fires back when someone takes a shot his way. The latest to draw his attention?
Dillon Brooks.
Brooks, never one to mince words himself, was recently on a stream where he took aim at NBA players who host podcasts during the season. His comments were sharp and direct:
“I will be getting on dudes for the guys who want to do podcasts when they are playing. They are all terrible.
They talk too much for me. They're not good at basketball, so focus on hoops.”
Now, Brooks didn’t name names-but it didn’t take a detective to connect the dots. Green, one of the league’s most prominent player-podcasters, clearly saw himself in the crosshairs and didn’t hesitate to respond.
“I found it funny. I thought it was cute,” Green said with a smirk.
“Like those guys talk too much on those podcasts. I think there are some people that you could say that about.
You said, ‘they’re not good at basketball.’ When I started this podcast, what made guys really comfortable with having this podcast was because I was an All-Star and a world champion, NBA champion in the same year.
So we’ve heard that noise before.”
That’s vintage Draymond-confident, composed, and quick to remind everyone of his résumé. And he’s not wrong.
When he launched his podcast, he wasn’t just talking from the sidelines-he was doing it while anchoring a championship defense and making All-Star appearances. That credibility gave his voice weight in a space where not every player has earned that kind of platform.
But Green didn’t stop there. He took the opportunity to flip the script on Brooks, suggesting that the Rockets forward might be laying the groundwork for his own media venture.
“I would just tell y’all, look out for something big from Dillon Brooks,” Green said. “Like maybe he’s about to become a streamer or something of that nature.
Maybe he’s just about to release something. Because he keeps going and talking like he’s trying to create these headlines.
And if I’m a part of your album rollout, I get it. I know my name moves waves around this place.
So I get it. Say Draymond’s name and get a little more attention-that’s cute and I respect it because it’s true.”
That’s a savvy read from a player who knows how the media machine works. Green understands the value of a headline, and he knows that when his name is involved, people pay attention. He’s leaned into that over the years, using his podcast as a platform to speak directly to fans, bypassing the traditional media filter.
As for Brooks, this isn’t the first time he and Green have bumped heads, and it likely won’t be the last. Their rivalry has simmered for years, with both players known for their physical, in-your-face style and unfiltered commentary. There’s no love lost between them, and that tension only adds fuel to the fire when their teams meet on the court.
In the end, this isn’t just about podcasts or streams-it’s about identity, pride, and presence in the modern NBA. Draymond Green has carved out a space as both a player and a voice in the game.
And if someone wants to challenge that? He’ll be right there-mic in hand, ready to respond.