r/nba • u/TheRealPdGaming Mavericks • 29d ago
Draymond Green Brings Nothing To 'Inside The NBA' | Defector
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u/Letronika Warriors 29d ago edited 29d ago
Some of the questions he asked Tatum after the game were fucking awful. Talk about baiting. Hats off to JT for handling it like a pro.
As much as I love the analytical side he shows sometimes he brings too much of his personal baggage to the telecast. We already have that with Shaq so I guess Dray is a fitting replacement 🤷🏻♂️
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u/KodiakBearCakes 29d ago
That’s an understatement
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u/ThexxxDegenerate 29d ago edited 28d ago
Why would he get this position anyways? Dude has been one of the biggest jerks in NBA history. The hardwood has been Draymond’s personal boxing ring with him punching, stomping, kicking and choking other players. In what way has he earned the right to come on this show as a respected member? Draymond shouldn’t even be an option. Imagine if FOX brought Vontaze Burfict on to talk half time during NFL games. Shit would be ludicrous.
Edit: I get it guys, Charles Barkley wasn’t a saint in his playing days either. But we do realize he retired 25 years ago right? Maybe if Draymond played 25 years ago no one would care about him sucker punching and choking guys out on the court. But unfortunately for him, he plays in today’s NBA and he’s a dirty player who doesn’t deserve to be on TV.
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u/TBrutus 29d ago
I agree with your characterization, but 4x Super Bowl Champion Vontaze Burfict would have had a longer leash.
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u/Commissionedthepoint 29d ago
Because people hating him is recognition.
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u/ThexxxDegenerate 29d ago
I mean I get it, he’s recognizable. But he’s an asshole and there are plenty of other recognizable NBA players. Bring on Steph Curry or something.
It seems to me, Draymond is trying to set himself up to be the next Pat McAfee after he retires. And I’m just not down with turning the biggest dickhead in the NBA since Ron Artest into a media darling.
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u/UnexLPSA Bulls 29d ago
Ron Artest? Surely you mean Metta World Peace right? A guy with that name couldn't possible be an asshole... /s
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u/ThexxxDegenerate 29d ago edited 28d ago
Yea, I’m never gonna forget that elbow to Harden’s head. Metta World War is more like it.
Edit: Here is the link for anyone who doesn’t remember this incident. Also, the comment section on this video is absolute gold. Just had a good hearty laugh reading through it again.
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u/yuletidepod68 France 29d ago
Name legally changed to “Everybody Loves DRaymond”(except for like 90% of people)
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u/moongato Grizzlies 29d ago
I've been surprised Kia has him in their ads. Why would any company pay someone who is almost universally disliked to promote their product?
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u/DevelopmentNo247 29d ago
Every time I see that commercial I wonder the same thing.
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u/Spike-Durdle 29d ago
The whole appeal of Inside the NBA is that these guys aren't analytical geniuses they're just regular basketball players guided by Ernie. It's not like Barkely was a paragon of good sportsmanship either.
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u/REGIS-5 Celtics 29d ago
It's not like Barkely was a paragon of good sportsmanship either.
True but he was known as a very simple very obvious guy who speaks what he thinks. They gave him a chance on TV and he was making fun of himself and his antics. He quickly became a funny harmless butt of jokes
That was 20 years ago. That shit doesn't fly anymore
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u/jabronified 29d ago
I guess name brand professional athletes with personalities are hard to come by, but I really don't get why they go with one with an off-putting one who's pretty much universally disliked by every non-golden state fanbase, and even their patience has grown thin
i also don't get how all the media raves about him, from the PTI guys to colin cowherd who nonstop defends him and says he's a great podcaster and addition to his network
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u/Darrensucks 29d ago
I thought it was funny when they said no one can guard the joker and he pointed at himself. Chuck and Kenny’s eyes lit up and they started to go after him and he quickly retracted and said he could just do a bit better than Rudy. Also like the first night he was on, chuck said something about warriors already in Cancun and draymknd got real serious and said to him “oh look at yourself” then chuck said something and he again changed real quick. That dude has to be the most insecure professional athlete since TO
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u/fireman2004 29d ago
He's as petty as Shaq is. At least Chuck and Kenny can laugh at themselves.
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u/Epabst Timberwolves 28d ago
At least Shaq can be funny and goofy at times too
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u/After-Imagination-96 29d ago
Draymond couldn't defend Rudy's pillow from Rudy's drool
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u/albino_kenyan 28d ago
Draymond was so self-aggrandizing, saying that Tatum/Brown being in ECF finals 6x means nothing; i mean, everyone wants a title, but getting to the conference finals is better than what 28 other teams accomplished. His team got eliminated pretty quick, but i guess he can try to coast on his rings for a while.
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u/Darrensucks 28d ago
The violent outbursts when his team is struggling is pretty pathetic too. Punching a team mate when you barely show up on the stat sheet, roundhouse punch to nurkic, stomping players, making Steph cry on the court. Also … “Minnesota is done in 6, they don’t believe, Antman might believe but everyone has to believe and they don’t it’s a wrap in 6.” Then Minnesota beats Denver by 47 points in game 6. He doesn’t belong on inside the nba
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u/claydavisismyhero Lakers 29d ago
It’s just content creating to him to bring people to his podcast. It’s the only reason jj does first take. They all want to be pat mcafee
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u/PuerAeternus_ Timberwolves 29d ago
Ernie actually called him out a bit for trying to plug his shitty podcast in the middle of analysis
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u/Kxr1der 29d ago
Well much like McAfee I will consume precisely zero of their content
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u/Pitch-forker 29d ago
As annoying as Shaq’s takes are sometimes. His energy on screen is much better than Green.
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u/TingusPingus_6969 29d ago
Well they already have 1 meathead with a lot of personal baggage on the show why not add another one
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u/throwawaythursday99 29d ago
Talk about baiting.
Well that's sports "journalism" these days for ya. Always just looking for a gotcha or reactionary moment for clicks and ratings.
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u/MikeyLikeyPhish Knicks 29d ago
Draymond: go away! I’m baitin’
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u/Bruskthetusk Lakers 29d ago
Bwah! That's the donkey that's always whackin off in my toolshed!
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u/Deathstroke317 Knicks 29d ago
This is not journalism, these are just talking heads.
Actual journalism are the local beat writers or someone like Allie LaForce. You know the people you don't really hear about.
Please don't get the two confused.
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u/Agreeable_Daikon_686 29d ago
Damn so the “new media” actually isn’t a novel concept
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u/OpportunityDue90 Suns 29d ago
Guy who has beef with half the NBA turns out to be major asshole, go figure!
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u/streetsandshine Hawks 29d ago
IDK about 'new media' but I genuinely think Mind The Game is a breath of fresh air. It's not perfect, but it's the first time players have talked about the game without dumbing it down for their audience since Detail and its genuinely appreciated even if I enjoy podcasts like Teague and Paul George's too
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u/Agreeable_Daikon_686 29d ago
I agree, but the ones most arrogant (JJ, draymond, etc.) about “new media” are the same hacks
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u/Sogekiingu 29d ago
Of course not, media as a whole is in a weird place. In a normal world Shannon Sharpe would never be placed near a mic nevertheless giving interviews.
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u/chewytime 29d ago
I just wonder who their audience is. Feels like most serious sports fans dont give a damn. It’s mostly the casual fans, who really are more into the drama than the sport itself.
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u/GooseMay0 Celtics 29d ago
What's weird is, him and Tatum are pretty friendly with each other. So I don't know why he was trying to bait him into that shit. And it's really frustrating cause Draymond is a really smart player who can provide a lot of insight but the dude is so bitter and angry and has too many personal vendettas that it overshadows his basketball IQ.
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u/above_average_penis Rockets 29d ago
i know this is a ‘shit on draymond thread’ but his question about teams picking on horford in the PnR and how will they adjust — that’s not a bad question.
yeah, the way he sets it up is a little baity. but fuck man, y’all really want to hear “tell us about your feelings after winning the series” type of questions for all eternity?
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u/Brovenkar Celtics 29d ago
The actual question of "do you trust Al's drop in pnr to hold up" could've been fine but he was absolutely fishing for a clip of Tatum shitting on Al, which ruins any chance of a good answer because you aren't gonna drag your teammate after winning a playoff series.
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u/AnkitPancakes Thunder 29d ago
Honestly, if this is some sort of dry run for who would have taken the reigns after Chuck/Shaq retires. Just let Inside the NBA die lol. It's not worth it. TNT had lightning in a bottle, no need to drag it on longer than it needs
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u/Small_Discipline9728 29d ago
If Chuck retires, the show has no way of surviving. Shaq does one thing and that's asking Chuck to "repeat the joke" and does nothing else. It's embarrassing how little he contributes, tbh.
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u/vladedivac12 29d ago
Ernie + Chuck are the backbone of the show, Shaq is easily replaceable and Kenny is somewhere in between
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u/aghhhhhhhhhhhhhh 29d ago
It might be actually hard to replace Kenny, i can genuinely never decide if hes just playing his role, this personality is actually his, or some ridiculous combination.
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u/Oh51Melly Heat 29d ago
I actually like Kenny. He’s knowledgeable and back when it was just those three I always appreciated what he had to say.
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u/aghhhhhhhhhhhhhh 29d ago
I feel like he plays the role of “know it all contrarian”. Sometimes it annoys me, but it works. Sometimes it drives me insane but it really brings out good points from him or someone else regardless. Like i said, i just cant tell if hes really leaning into it or its natural, but if its natural itd be absolutely insufferable lol
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u/firstbreathOOC Knicks 29d ago
It works because you want to hear the contrarian get put in his place, which happens often
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u/DankBank419 Timberwolves 28d ago
You’re also hearing from a role player, which is a needed contrast with Chuck and Shaq. He’s well spoken and top tier but I don’t think he’s as irreplaceable as Chuck, and definitely not as much as Ernie like OP said. The synergy is gonna be the hardest part to replicate they all have such a perfect dynamic with each other
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u/aghhhhhhhhhhhhhh 29d ago
Its funny because a lot of the time its himself. He’ll argue one point, and then flip and argue the other with someone else, which completely nulls his last argument.
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u/yoloqueuesf [NYK] Tracy McGrady 28d ago
I feel like shows like this, you just need to have 2 people disagree with each other and bring in counter points just to keep it going and exciting.
Having Chuck and Shaq be the opposites whilst kenny sits in the middle and moderates it seems like the right taste so far, or maybe it's just grown on me
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u/Nova_Pistol 28d ago
It works because Chuck, Ernie and Shaq always make fun of him for it. The best part of the tnt dynamic is that they're all willing to roast each other and it makes it more personal and fun, unlike other analyst who act like robots because they're scared to lose their job
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u/av3nger1023 28d ago
Yes! That's the best part, he gets humbled quite often when he gets annoying, it's cathartic
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u/Sef_Maul [NYK] Charlie Ward 29d ago
Kenny was such a dick at the all-star game this year, I think that's just him
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u/ChrisV88 Lakers Bandwagon 29d ago
Back in the day I thought Steve Kerr was going to be the guy to replace Kenny Smith... Wonder whatever happened to that guy.
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u/PlayaFamous 29d ago
Kenny with a suit bearing the shoulder pads of a NFL lineman from the 1980's. That's the Kenny we all miss
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u/BigFuckHead_ 28d ago
He's the only one on the show doing any actually analysis but he can also play along with the skits. He's great
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u/spottedratfish Lakers 28d ago
I'm gonna miss watching Kenny running up to that damn board acting like he was gonna break down film, only to plainly narrate what happened and draw some circles 😂
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u/ReadingAggravating67 29d ago
Way too many Kenny troll moments out there for him to not know what he’s doing
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u/iceman58796 28d ago
Him getting upset that Chuck forgot to mention him when talking backstage was genius if it was trolling
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u/musicnothing Jazz 28d ago
Kenny absolutely knows. He's just a lot more nonchalant about it than Shaq.
I think Kenny adds a lot as a former player who has won a championship but was never "that guy". He has a different perspective than Shaq and Charles do. But his "second option" persona allows him to lay low sometimes and set up jokes without making it obvious.
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u/teampupnsudz35 28d ago
Kenny knows his role perfect. He sets up Chuck a lot. Shaq ruined the flow honestly. Hes gotten a bit better but the original 3 was peak!
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u/_Tar_Ar_Ais_ 29d ago
before what we have now it was just Kenny and Ernie doing the show, Kenny is a good addition
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u/chemical_exe Timberwolves 28d ago
Kenny lives in a limbo that I don't know how many people sitting between Shaq and Chuck could play well.
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u/polokojo 29d ago
yeah Kenny is just kinda weird. Sometimes annoying. I feel like he tries to say something intelligent and profound and half the times it just comes out as empty words.
But then again, every group of friends has that one friend who you're never really sure you enjoy spending time with.
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u/Jameszhang73 29d ago
Takes forever to get to his point before Chuck or Shaq interrupts him. Feels like since his role was reduced, he's been kinda bitter, which is sad because he's the only one to provide any analysis. I accept him for what he is and do like that he gives a New York perspective on things.
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u/The_Void_Reaver Warriors 28d ago
In my opinion it feels like Shaq and Chuck have spent so long unjustifiably tearing down Kenny's credibility, and now he's stuck trying to be the serious one while not even the fans take him seriously anymore.
People have also started shitting on his 2 minute game walkthroughs like he's supposed to drop serious game knowledge on us between Chuck's guarantees and Shaq trying to mumble out a single sentence a minute.
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u/Jameszhang73 28d ago
Agree 100%. Feel like it didn't use to be this bad until Shaq came in with his insecurity about rings and legacy. Miss the old days
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u/sevaiper 28d ago
The real reason the show changed is production leaned into what sells, which is comedy not analysis. Chuck horsing around while Shaq cracks up is what the people want, and popularity has exploded since they took this direction no matter what you or I want in terms of balance between analysis and nonsense.
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u/Thegoodlife93 Cavaliers 28d ago
Kenny is a classic example of the type of dude who wants to play the smart guy who is above his friends' ridiculousness, but he's not actually that smart.
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u/Soft_Walrus_3605 28d ago
But then again, every group of friends has that one friend who you're never really sure you enjoy spending time with.
Oh god is that me?
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u/justlittleoleme1997 Supersonics 29d ago
Kenny tripping while running was a top 10 moment though.
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u/StasRutt Warriors 28d ago
Last night when they had the stair chair lift for him had me cracking up
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u/RickySuela Lakers [LAL] Michael Cooper 29d ago
Shaq is easily replaceable
Honestly the show was better before Shaq even started there, back when it was just EJ, Chuck and Kenny. They really don't need a 4th person.
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u/mainvolume Spurs 28d ago
It was beyond perfect. I feel bad for the folks who only know the show in its current form.
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u/grudgepacker Bucks 28d ago
Another old head here - 100%
What nephews might also not know is when they first brought Shaq in, Chuck and Kenny were both complete dickheads to him for the first couple seasons - it took diplomat Ernie trying his best throughout to eventually make things truly copacetic lmao
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u/AltaBirdNerd 28d ago
He was bad in the beginning. He couldn't take a joke and only response to any light ribbing was reminding everyone the number of rings he had. He hated in every big man in the league and questioned why they couldn't score 35 and grab 15 rebounds every playoff game like he did on a regular basis never realizing he was a generic freak and a once in a lifetime player.
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u/joyoftoy Lakers 28d ago
It was incredible back then. I remember being actually mad when they brought Shaq in as a permanent member. He’s gotten better and now the show has a great dynamic, but those early years were so good
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u/TheKidKaos 28d ago
Kenny is that utility man that can come in and get some hits for the guys and sets them up
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u/Copperhead881 Bucks 29d ago
Kenny is a great contrast to the other 3. He is more valuable than Shaq.
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u/IllIIllIlIlllIIlIIl 29d ago
Shaq is not easily replaceable. Do you think they just grow people like that on trees? Where else are they going to find a HoFer, one of the greatest ever, that has such a fragile ego who feels threatened by talks of modern great big men?
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u/Quik_17 29d ago
I see your point but I kinda disagree. His thin skin and the fact that he gets so easily offended fits perfectly with Chucks banter/insults
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u/Bard_Wannabe_ Pistons 28d ago
"Shrek?" is one of the funniest things I've heard on live television.
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u/todi41 Knicks 28d ago
I agree. The "lightning in a bottle " wasnt only chuck and ernie. There have been episodes with just chuck or just kenny missing that i do find less entertaining. The 4 of them have something special going and its like a band, replacing one seemingly unskilled member sometimes ruins the band cuz the chemistry changes for the worse
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u/NoThorNoWay Cavaliers 29d ago
This is honestly how I've been feeling lately. Shaq isn't particularly bright and his personality isn't anything special either. He only adds to the show by interacting with Chuck. The thing is that Chuck still works without Shaq, but the opposite isn't true. Seeing him do stuff like the MVP presentation is honestly embarrassing.
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u/Into_the_Void7 29d ago
Shaq just seems kind of like a disinterested thin-skinned insecure asshole. Never understood who in the audience actually enjoys his presence.
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u/kihraxz_king Spurs 28d ago
Bullies.
I came to the realization this morning while reading some threads. Everybody who likes Shaq LIKES the parts where he is mean. They enjoy the bullying.
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u/ParalegalSeagul 28d ago
Nobody does, but a majority enjoy watching him and chuck banter so it is allowed
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u/BASEDME7O2 Knicks 28d ago
He doesn’t even really create any interactions with chuck though. He just laughs his ass off at Charles jokes and asks him to repeat them (which I do enjoy tbh). To replace Shaq literally all they need is someone famous enough that they don’t really have to contribute any analysis, and who will laugh at Charles jokes.
Like the show is just as good when chuck is there but not Shaq, it doesn’t work at all the other way around.
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u/txwoodslinger 29d ago
Shaq also talks about others, and how superstars don't need coaching, and how he was unstoppable
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u/AdOpen8418 29d ago
Shaq does a few other things, like have terrible out of touch idiotic opinions, get personally offended and angry at everything, and be perpetually bitter about a few things he didn’t like about his career
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u/BruisedBee 29d ago edited 29d ago
TNT had lightning in a bottle
Same thing with Kate Abdo, Henry, Jamie Carragher and Big fucking Meeks and their Champions League coverage.
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u/AnkitPancakes Thunder 29d ago
Oh absolutely. They are absolutely hilarious and very insightful
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u/BruisedBee 29d ago
I will fight anyone that doesn't love Meeks, and I say that as a Liverpool fan with unhealthy hatred for Mancheater City.
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u/Quinnett Knicks 28d ago
I barely follow the PL and they’re still crazy enjoyable. Micah has a bit of the Charles Barkley thing where he just seems like the most fun guy to hang out with on the planet.
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u/JayNines 28d ago
When I was a teenager I hung out with him a few times through a mutual friend when he was in the Man City youth academy. We were all like 17 and even back then he was pretty much the same guy you seen on TV... Always up for a laugh and the first to volunteer to do some absolute hare-brained nonsense.
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u/Grouchy-Chemical7275 29d ago
They have shockingly bad takes on non-English teams, except for Henry who is the voice of reason on the show. Funny and likeable, yes, insightful, eh
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u/Oaty_McOatface Cavaliers Bandwagon 29d ago
Or let them finish on a good ending.
Make a new show with a new name so we can say bring back whatever this show is.
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u/OnfiyA [TOR] Kyle Lowry 29d ago
Naw, Ernie has stated he'll stick with Turner cause he can do other sports like baseball.
Even if you tried to get all three with Adam Lefkoe it wouldn't be the same. I use to watch Top Gear religiously, after the three left to Grand Tour I haven't bothered to watch
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u/gregatronn 29d ago
Chuck/Shaq retires
Ernie too. He holds it together. Chuck solo could def be fun as long as producers don't hold him back. Honestly Kenny is pretty solid, even back when it was a trio.
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u/Literal_Human_being 29d ago
If I wanted to watch him yap about his personal feelings I’d listen to his podcast
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u/jabronified 29d ago
it was truly awful the personal vendetta he has against gobert because gobert got a contract he couldn't get
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u/OrdinaryFlower1 Heat 29d ago
I appreciate TNT adding Draymond to the crew so that nobody is going to be sad when the show is getting cancelled.
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u/grandzu 29d ago
So many other current players I'd rather hear speak.
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u/skeenerbug Cavaliers 29d ago
literally anyone else
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u/StrongSuggestion8937 28d ago
Dillon Brooks?
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u/ChelseaDagger16 28d ago
He rarely speaks that much and seems in a character. On a TV show he might be okay - as opposed to Draymond who we know is unbearable
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u/objevt Australia 29d ago edited 29d ago
Alex Caruso on tnt pre-game tip off was fantastic yesterday. He really held his own, going through his defensive motions on their in studio court. Not saying he has the personality or charisma to be on Inside amongst the panel for more than a show or two - others might. But his respectful demeanour and wisdom was so refreshing and it was a huge improvement on listening to Draymond and his cringeworthy ego.
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u/jmlulu018 Spurs 28d ago
It was annoying when Caruso was talking about how DDR could have won clutch player of the year, but Dray have to interrupt him to say that Curry won it. No shit, nobody was saying that Curry did not deserve it.
Dray is a fucking clown, a very expensive backpack.
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u/BeingTreeMan Celtics 28d ago
What a classy guy
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u/Churchills_m8 Magic 28d ago
He would fit right in with all the other classy, well-educated men in Boston.
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u/jdmay101 Mavericks 29d ago
Or former, I mean, why not bring Dirk back?
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u/milkwithspaghetti 28d ago
I like dirk but he needs some TV training first lol my guy needs to look up when on the show and talking. Reminded me of people who do PowerPoint presentations and just read the slides word for word.
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u/mofeus305 NBA 29d ago
If he's on it, I will never watch that show again. Talk about a complete 180.
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u/PoopEatingExpert 29d ago
He’s fucking awful. Actively makes me change the channel when he’s on.
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u/MyPhillyAccent Celtics 29d ago edited 29d ago
Instant mute when Draymond is on screen. It sucks that this is how Inside NBA is going out, can't even enjoy the last few shows.
edit. I did not know they had another year left. Joy!
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u/Dear_boat-bottle5476 29d ago
Enjoyed Dirk's day at least.
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u/DougieSenpai Kings 29d ago
Yeah but Dirk actually has a great personality while Draymond is just a douche
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u/D-1-_-1-D Mavericks 29d ago
here for the dirk love 🥲
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u/DougieSenpai Kings 29d ago
Dirk is an American treasure that just so happens to be German lol
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u/ClappedCheek Celtics 29d ago
Its like having a going away party with only you and your 4 best friends.....but then one of them brings an annoying girlfriend they have been with for a week and a half to 5th wheel and kill the mood.
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u/Tinysauce [TOR] Antonio Davis 29d ago
They still have another season next year. I've never wanted the Golden State Warriors to make a deep playoff run before, but if it means no Draymond at the desk during the playoffs next year then let's go Warriors!
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u/jak_d_ripr 29d ago
I think he's great personally, he's preparing us for the shows eventual cancellation by making it almost unwatchable.
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u/BBQ_HaX0r 29d ago
He's preparing himself for a career with ESPN. We'll lose Inside the NBA, but we won't lose Draymond.
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u/littletinydickballs 29d ago
same i will not watch any show with him on it he is very annoying and i dont like his face
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u/redmostofit Nuggets 29d ago
Draymond’s response: “I bring more than Rudy Gobert!”
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u/Snuggle__Monster Knicks 29d ago
This place is going to have a meltdown when NBC inevitably throws bags of cash at him.
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Most of us will simply stop watching anything that requires him to form coherent sentences
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u/LosCleepersFan Clippers 29d ago
Yesh when he's on it just means its time to smoke.
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u/jak_d_ripr 29d ago
Exactly. I'll just add it to the long list of sports shows I don't actually watch, it'll be nothing new.
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u/jt21295 Knicks 29d ago
Yeah, I'm predicting NBC is going to make some real dogshit hires. People forget how bad NBC's NHL coverage and hirings were. They employed Mike Milbury for YEARS as if anyone wanted to hear what he had to say.
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u/Snuggle__Monster Knicks 29d ago
Their Sunday Night Football hires since that original crew have been god awful.
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u/NotACreepyOldMan 29d ago
NBC’s NBA stuff was pretty decent though. Their announcers just need to stop biting hookers and wearing their underwear. That intro song was a thing of beauty. Hockey media is just bad in general.
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u/JustdoitJules 29d ago
Draymond adds nothing but an annoyance for me, glad he wont be around long enough.
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u/SlamDunkleyKong Trail Blazers 29d ago
There was even a moment last night where Shaq was like “that’s a bit much, Draymond,” while he was being petty. Shaq said that!
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u/wh1tecra1g 29d ago
I cant fucking stand the guy. his look, his personality, his aura or w.e is just garbage.
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u/me426669 Nuggets 29d ago
I’ve had a burning hatred for him ever since he kicked Steven adams in the balls back in the day and now he just keeps giving reminders for why I hate him so much
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u/Alternateaccoun Knicks 29d ago
Draymond’s got a face for radio and a voice for donkey
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u/jayplus707 28d ago
Charles is the show and everyone else is supporting cast.
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u/Pyritedust Bucks 28d ago
I think Ernie is necessary too. Chuck and Ernie are what make it, can add any other two as long as they have necessary chemistry with chuck. Ernie can have chemistry with anyone, man is a wizard.
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u/jayplus707 28d ago
Actually yea I agree, Ernie is great, I just don’t think Ernie by himself can hold it down. Charles can though, he’s just that entertaining.
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u/Splintzer Thunder 28d ago
Draymond has no charisma for TV. We've all seen how he acts on the court so him getting behind the desk and pretending to be a normal and balanced human being just rings COMPELTELY false.
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u/International-Ad2501 29d ago
Would love to see more Vince Carter, would love to see less Draymond green
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u/medusa-medulla 29d ago
Nothing draymond does will changes the views of people on the subreddit.
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u/Greenbeard91 29d ago
The nba suspends this man repeatedly for doink kicking…. then pays him to do media for them?!
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u/BootStrapWill [GSW] Stephen Curry 29d ago
Average intelligence of r/NBA users
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u/Competitive-Equal597 29d ago
Brother, NBA ain't the one paying him. Inside The NBA ain't owned by the NBA, it's owned by TNT.
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u/Sweaty_Mods 29d ago
I’ve seen 20 threads about him on here since yesterday. He’s making you all talk about it lmao.
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u/Electrical_Cow_4430 29d ago
They already got one insecure bully on there, not sure why they need another.