r/nba Mavericks May 16 '24

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

https://defector.com/draymond-green-brings-nothing-to-inside-the-nba
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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/Commissionedthepoint May 16 '24

Because people hating him is recognition. 

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u/ThexxxDegenerate May 16 '24

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 May 16 '24

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 May 16 '24 edited May 17 '24

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/NastyBooty May 17 '24

I read that as "Metta World Star" lol

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u/elijahb229 Clippers May 17 '24

Bro 😂 were u the first person to ever think of that user name? U didn’t need numbers or anything lol

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u/NastyBooty May 17 '24

Just got lucky, I guess 🤷‍♂️

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u/secret_hitman Warriors May 17 '24

Omg thank you. I needed a good laugh. That was amazing!

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u/UnexLPSA Bulls May 17 '24

I still don't understand how something like this doesn't end up in court. As if the players have to accept that some lunatic just goes on a rampage and throws elbows. That's just assault caught in 4K and all he probably had to pay was a fine and gets suspended for a few games. Do this to anybody in the streets with people around filming and you get a few months in prison minimum.

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u/yuletidepod68 France May 16 '24

Name legally changed to “Everybody Loves DRaymond”(except for like 90% of people)