“People usually give you a hard time when you’re having success. No one gives somebody a hard time when they’re unsuccessful.” Previously speaking about former NBA players and their criticism, Draymond Green chose a measured approach while answering. But not this time. Since his contributions that helped bring in 4 championships to the Golden State were questioned. The Warriors superstar’s recent stance was not measured, but a reply with a purpose.

“These guys bark the darnedest things… Sometimes you forget they once had a chance to be more 🤣🤣🤣.” This reply was on Threads, which has become Green’s go-to social media where he shares his opinion. But why this response? It was from a post which had the quotes of Stephen Jackson questioning Green’s ability. The caption on the post was “Stephen Jackson says there are no NBA players who can be both successful basketball players and successful podcasters, and he calls Draymond Green a super limited player.”

Being a media house mogul now with All the Smoke, one can understand where the former champion is coming from. Being great as podcasters and NBA players is not everyone’s cup of tea. But his second statement about Draymond Green paints a wrong picture. And make no mistake: Draymond’s had plenty of success. Four NBA championships. A Defensive Player of the Year award. Countless clutch performances. Now, with The Draymond Green Show, he’s adding media mogul to his already-decorated résumé. Which, clearly, Jackson doesn’t think so.

“Half the players that’s playing that got [a podcast], they can’t do it. I ain’t seen nobody be successful doing it yet. They successful in the media space, but talking about on the court and podcast. Nobody’s been successful on both. Name one.” Jackson said to Jeff Teague on his own show. But then the name of Green was thrown into the mix. Stack5 did not change his opinion. “His role is super limited to what he got to do, bro. He’s not like the guy on the team, like the go-to guy, the star. He just thrown around to do the dirty work.”

Naturally, when the team has scorers like Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant, one won’t find Draymond Green dominating on the points tally. His antics of bully ball and a throwback style of play have set a narrative of him being a ‘dirty player.’ Last season, he averaged 9.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game in 2024-25. Those contributions led the 35-year-old to make the All-Defensive First Team and to finish third in voting for DPOY.

While Green isn’t nearly as prolific a scorer as Jackson was at his peak, he has amassed far more career accolades, including two All-NBA designations. Conversely, Jackson never earned any major NBA awards or individual honors. That’s why when Jackson said limited, Green made sure to reply back.

Draymond Green had his own advice for the next-gen podcasters

Remember, LeBron James has done two seasons of the Mind the Game podcast because he felt that the audience was craving for a technical outlook, which was missing. Juggling NBA stardom and podcasting is difficult, especially when the team’s performance takes a nosedive. Although there is no direction related to it, fans are often critical and ask players to stop podcasting. Paul George did this last season, as the 76ers failed to make the playoffs.

That’s why Draymond Green is suggesting that the young players be careful. The Warriors called it ‘super dope’ for any young players who are starting their podcasts. But then came a warning. “For some of these guys, they be in year three, still trying to figure it out, with a podcast. I love that you’re doing it, I love that you found something that you want to do, but you in year three and ain’t done s—. Nobody really wants to hear from you.”

Since playing in the NBA is the main job, that should never take a backseat to any podcasting duties. Even Green started his venture after a decade in the league. By that time, he already had the accolades and the stories that made it a must-see show.