Draymond Green of the Warriors praises Rockets' youth and offers harsh advice
In an unexpected turn of events, Draymond Green shows some love after the heated Warriors-Rockets series
Draymond Green, the controversial NBA star known for his outspoken and often-intimidating style, has surprised many with his gracious words for the Houston Rockets following their nail-biting loss in Game 7. Despite their long-standing on-court rivalry, Green acknowledged the young Houston talents on his podcast, 'Draymond Green Show'.
Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., and veterans like Steven Adams and Fred VanVleet all received praise from the Warriors star for their performances during the series. Green, who has been notorious for his post-game podcast trash talk, seemed more inclined to share appreciation rather than criticism this time around.
"Amen Thompson played with a lot of force, he's got a chance to be special," Green said, commending Thompson's style of play. "A lot of respect for young fella, he is special." Green also showed respect for Sengun, noting, "Sengun is real, man. He didn't back down at all."
However, one name notably absent from Green's list of compliments was Dillon Brooks. Known for his 'dirty' plays and verbal confrontations, Brooks has drawn the ire of Green in the past. And despite the Warriors' victory, Green couldn't resist taking a jab at Brooks for leaving the court without congratulating the Warriors, a gesture often seen as a show of sportsmanship in the NBA.
"Dillon Brooks, you're a sucka for that," Green said, criticizing Brooks for his post-game behavior. The two have a history of animosity, dating back to their playoff meetings with the Memphis Grizzlies.
With the Warriors set to face the Timberwolves in their second-round series, the drama between Green and Brooks continues to unfold, offering a intriguing subplot to the exciting NBA playoffs.
Footnotes:
[1]: Green expresses strong disapproval of Dillon Brooks' post-game conduct, labeling him a "sucka."[2]: Green also acknowledges the skills of several Houston players, such as Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun, while indicating that their performances in the playoffs left a strong impression on him.[3]: The lack of sportsmanship shown by Dillon Brooks is suggested as a reason for his decreased performance in the series, implied by Green's comment that respect on the court is crucial for success and perception within the league.[4]: Green's criticism of Dillon Brooks is further emphasized as he highlights that such behavior is detrimental to a player's reputation and respect within the league.[5]: Green took the opportunity to praise several Houston players for their effort, but it is clear that he demands accountability from Brooks for his post-game conduct.
- Draymond Green, in an unexpected turn of events, showed appreciation for the Houston Rockets' young talents like Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun during his podcast, 'Draymond Green Show'.
- Despite his usual post-game podcast trash talk, Green expressed his admiration for Thompson's forceful play and Sengun's courage, acknowledging their polarizing performances in the playoffs.
- However, Draymond Green made no mention of Dillon Brooks, a fellow player known for his scrappy style and verbal confrontations, on account of Brooks' lack of sportsmanship following the heated Warriors-Rockets series.
- The polarizing NBA star couldn't resist taking a jab at Brooks, criticizing his post-game behavior as unbecoming of a professional athlete.
- Although Green congratulated several players on impressive performances during the playoffs, he made it clear that he expects accountability from Dillon Brooks for his lack of sportsmanship, potentially affecting his reputation within the league.
