In the evolving landscape of NBA New Media, off-court confrontations are increasingly common. Recently, Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks criticized Draymond Green and Paul George for prioritizing their podcasts over their basketball performance, sparking a fresh feud in the league.
Brooks expressed his disapproval during a livestream with influencer N3on, targeting Green and George’s media activity.
I be getting on dudes that want to do the podcast during while they’re playing,
Brooks said.
They’re all terrible. [Draymond] talks too much for me. But I’m saying they’re not good at basketball, because of them.
Draymond Green’s Measured Response on His Own Platform
Draymond Green did not stay silent, opting to address Brooks’ comments directly on The Draymond Green Show. While acknowledging the critique, Green maintained a composed tone and referenced Brooks’ past struggles.
I know everyone is looking for a response to Dillon Brooks’ comments about [the] podcast,
Green said.
He was speaking on me and Paul George doing podcasting. He said they’re not good at basketball, so focus on hoops.
The NBA champion went on to suggest that Brooks’ remarks may reflect lingering frustrations related to his recent trade from the Memphis Grizzlies, a franchise where Brooks had expressed genuine fondness.
I don’t really feel the need to get in back and forth. If I was Dillon Brooks, I wouldn’t have too much love for this podcast either, being how he was annihilated on this podcast, possibly aided in him being traded away from the Memphis Grizzlies, where he ultimately said he really enjoyed playing there. So I get it. I completely get it.
Green also highlighted what he saw as irony in Brooks’ accusations by pointing to Brooks’ own behavior on various live streams.
He said we talk too much on our podcast, but he’s been kind of going on other people’s streams and just like talking too much, if you will. I found it funny. I thought it was cute, like those guys talk too much on those podcast. There are some people that you can go talk to that about. You say they’re not good at basketball. When I started this podcast, what made guys really comfortable with having these podcasts was because I was an All-Star and an NBA champion in the same year. We heard that noise before.
Implications for the NBA Podcast Culture and Player Relations
The Draymond Green Show, which began in 2022, rapidly gained popularity as one of the top athlete-run podcasts in the NBA. Paul George’s Podcast P, launched a year later, provided a platform for candid conversations about injury struggles, mental health, and the pressures of NBA stardom.
Green speculated that Brooks might be seeking his own spotlight, suggesting his recent critique could be a tactic ahead of an upcoming announcement.
While Brooks’ criticisms raise questions about the balance between media commitments and athletic focus, the ongoing feud reveals how personal history and professional rivalries influence perceptions within the NBA community. Green’s role as an accomplished All-Star and champion continues to lend credibility to his media ventures, while Brooks’ comments underscore the challenges players face adapting to new avenues of public engagement.
