Draymond Green isn’t backing down from the mic - win, lose, or draw. The Golden State Warriors veteran has made it clear over the years that his podcast isn’t just a side project; it’s a platform where he speaks his mind, breaks down the game, and occasionally fires back when someone takes a shot his way. And this week, Dillon Brooks gave him just that opportunity.
Brooks, never one to shy away from stirring the pot, was recently on a stream where he took a jab at NBA players who host podcasts during the season.
“I will be getting on dudes for the guys who want to do podcasts when they are playing,” Brooks said. “They are all terrible.
They talk too much for me. They're not good at basketball, so focus on hoops.”
Now, he didn’t name names - but let’s be real, everyone knew who he meant. And Draymond? He didn’t need a name to know the shot was aimed in his direction.
“I found it funny. I thought it was cute,” Green responded on his own podcast.
“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 classic Draymond - confident, calculated, and not afraid to remind folks of his résumé. He’s not just talking into a mic for fun. He’s doing it as a four-time NBA champion and former All-Star, and he’s well aware of the platform his success has given him.
But Green didn’t stop there. He turned the tables, suggesting that Brooks’ comments might be more strategic than personal.
“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 got something he’s about to release or 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.”
It’s a savvy read from Green. He understands the media game as well as anyone in the league. He’s been around long enough to know when someone’s trying to build buzz - and he’s not above calling it out.
Of course, this isn’t the first time these two have traded words. Green and Brooks have a well-documented history of on-court clashes and off-court barbs, and this latest exchange is just another chapter in their ongoing rivalry. There’s no love lost between them, and neither seems interested in letting things cool down anytime soon.
At the end of the day, this is about more than just a podcast or a stray comment on a livestream. It’s about pride, perception, and two players who play with a chip on their shoulder - and aren’t afraid to say what they think. Whether you love it or hate it, it’s compelling, it’s personal, and it’s very much part of today’s NBA.