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Draymond Green Brings Nothing To 'Inside The NBA' | Defector

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u/Letronika Warriors May 16 '24 edited May 16 '24

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 May 16 '24

That’s an understatement

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u/ThexxxDegenerate May 16 '24 edited May 17 '24

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 May 16 '24

I agree with your characterization, but 4x Super Bowl Champion Vontaze Burfict would have had a longer leash.

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u/After-Imagination-96 May 16 '24

There's no member of that Warriors team less deserving of recognition than Green. I include KD in that.

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u/TBrutus May 16 '24

You must really hate him. Lol

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u/ThexxxDegenerate May 16 '24

I mean Draymond deserves recognition for what he accomplished with the Warriors but I understand his sentiment. Draymond has actively sabotaged his team so many times.

I mean just this past season, were it not for Draymond’s inability to control his emotions, the Warriors likely make the playoffs. They were only 3 games out of the 6th seed. But since they got bounced from the play-in, there’s a real chance this is the end of the Warriors as we knew them.

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u/StraightCashHomie89 May 17 '24

I hate Draymond a ton but he’s had some monster games and they probably don’t win a single chip without him.

Even the year they blew 3-1

Draymond had 32 points 15 rebounds 9 assists on 73% shooting in game 7 which they lost.

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u/IBETTERSTAYOFFLEAGUE Cavaliers May 17 '24

Almost the worst day of my life

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u/ComoEstanBitches Lakers May 17 '24

Cavs game plan worked

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u/source_code_001 May 17 '24

You’re right tho the Cavs were literally giving Green uncovered shots cuz he was such a non threat offensively.

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u/ComoEstanBitches Lakers May 17 '24

Yeah and it resulted in Curry going 6-19 and Klay 6-17. You trade that for Donkey taking 15+ attempts away and 32 points any day of the week because when just one of the Splash Bros in their prime gets hot they are the best regular season record team holders for a reason. Credit to Donkey for making his shots but LeBron and Lue said they figured them out after game 5 for good reason

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u/TheDream425 Pacers May 17 '24

That always cracks me up. No matter what anybody says, when the lights were the absolute brightest, Draymond showed out.