Dillon Brooks Takes Aim at Player Podcasts - Draymond Green Fires Back
PHOENIX - Dillon Brooks isn’t one to bite his tongue, and over the weekend, he made that crystal clear. The Phoenix Suns guard stirred the pot during a Twitch stream with content creator N3on, calling out a few of his fellow NBA players - and one of them didn’t let it slide.
During the Jan. 31 stream, which doubled as a casual ride around Phoenix and a candid basketball chat, Brooks took issue with a growing trend in the league: active players hosting podcasts during the season. When asked directly if he had a problem with Draymond Green’s podcast in particular, Brooks didn’t hesitate.
“They’re all terrible,” Brooks said bluntly. “[Green] talk too much for me, but I’m saying they’re not good at basketball because they’re so focused on them.”
That shot landed squarely in Draymond Green’s direction - and the four-time NBA champion didn’t waste time firing back.
Green, never one to shy away from a microphone or a microphone-worthy moment, addressed Brooks’ comments on the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show. And in typical Draymond fashion, he met fire with fire.
“What made guys really comfortable with having these podcasts was because I was an All-Star and a world champion, NBA champion in the same year,” Green said. “I know my name moves waves around this place, so I get it.
‘Say Draymond name, I get a little more attention.’ That’s cute.
And I respect it because it’s true… Unfortunate that he wasn’t able to make his first All-Star game.”
Green’s response wasn’t just about defending himself - it was a reminder of his resume. Championships, All-Star nods, and a reputation as one of the league’s most vocal leaders. His podcast has become a platform not just for hot takes, but for insight into the mind of a veteran who’s seen the mountaintop and isn’t afraid to speak from it.
Brooks, on the other hand, sees things differently. He’s long embraced the role of agitator on the court, and now he’s extending that energy off it. For him, podcasting during the season is a distraction - a sign that some players might be more focused on building brands than building wins.
This back-and-forth underscores a bigger conversation in today’s NBA: how players manage their off-court voices while still competing at the highest level. For some, like Green, the podcast is a natural extension of leadership and legacy. For others, like Brooks, it’s a sign of misplaced priorities.
And here’s where it gets even more interesting - the Suns and Warriors are set to face off later this week. With the tension already simmering, that matchup just got a little more personal. Fans won’t just be watching the scoreboard - they’ll be watching every interaction between Brooks and Green, looking for sparks.
Before that showdown, the Suns will head north to take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. But make no mistake: the real fireworks could be coming when Phoenix and Golden State share the floor.
The comments have been made. The stage is set. Let’s see if the talk carries over to the hardwood.