In today’s NBA, superstardom isn’t limited to the hardwood – it extends to microphones, cameras, and personal brands. But not everyone is sold on the idea of active players doubling as media personalities. And Dillon Brooks just made it clear he isn’t buying what Draymond Green and Paul George are selling.

Green has never been a stranger to controversy or public feuds, yet his latest clash has little to do with on-court antics. During a recent appearance on viral streamer N3on’s platform, Brooks took aim at players who juggle podcasting careers while still competing. “I be getting on dudes that want to do the podcast grind while they’re still playing,” Brooks said. When N3on brought up Green and George by name, the Rockets forward didn’t hesitate – making it clear his criticism applied directly to them.

“They are all terrible,” Brooks bluntly said. “He (Green) talks too much for me. I’m saying they’re not good at basketball, so focus on hoops.” Their beef goes way back, and the two have taken multiple shots at each other, be it on court or through social media. In 2023, Brooks fired back at Draymond Green’s podcasting and hooping ability.

“Keep doing his podcast, keep blogging, keep doing his thing off the court. It’s cute. It’s fun,” Brooks said. “You should give the mic to Draymond. Maybe he’ll talk about me. Make him keep talking about me so I can play better.” The Suns’ star truly believes that he is better than Green, and in fact, there are other players besides the 4x NBA champion.

For Brooks, blunt opinions come naturally. Whether it’s LeBron James, Draymond Green, or any other high-profile star, the 30-year-old rarely holds back. And with this latest swipe, his long-running war of words with Green has officially added another chapter.

Former player Kenyon Martin, in November, infamously said that he could name 200 players better than Green. Brooks left a simple two-word comment on the post, making it clear he agreed with everything Martin had to say. “No Cap.”

While Brooks may have his opinion on current players and their podcasting roles, there is no doubt that Draymond Green and Paul George have carved their own paths with strong IPs.

The fans are also showering them with love, as The Draymond Green Show has over 247k subscribers with a whopping 114,243,918 views. The 76ers star’s venture is even bigger and better. Podcast P with Paul George 804K subscribers 314,824,755 views. But this success has not translated into their on-court prowess.

George is currently averaging 16 points per game, his lowest since the 12-13 season, excluding the 14-15 season, when he played just 6 games due to injury. On the other hand, not known for his scoring, Draymond Green‘s rebounding this season (5.7) is the lowest since his second year in the league.

There have been other players, besides Brooks, who have called out active NBA stars for doing podcasting. But this allows them to express their authentic selves to the fan base.

Draymond Green calls for Paul George’s support

Some critics believe his podcast has been a distraction, and George knew Podcast P would receive some backlash. “I knew there were going to be people who had things to say about it: ‘He’s an athlete. He should be in the gym 24 hours a day.’ But to be honest, it’s therapeutic.”

Despite calling it a therapy, Paul George stepped away from his podcast to focus on the Philadelphia 76ers’ season and hasn’t uploaded since July 2025.

Draymond Green is one of the NBA’s loudest trash talkers and has only amplified his voice in recent years through his podcast, The Draymond Green Show. The nine-time All-Star hasn’t picked up the mic since his injury late in the ’ forgettable season, a decision Green took exception to.

Green highlighted his own experience recording shows during the Golden State Warriors’ 2022 championship run as a sharp contrast to George’s break from podcasting.

It’s his second hiatus; the first one came in February 2025. Earlier in the season, Draymond Green didn’t appreciate Paul George not resuming his podcast. “But I can’t put P in my top-three no more, because as someone who went through a podcast and won a championship and took a beating for it all year, you can’t quit, P.”

While Green is urging PG to return, Brooks and other critics are asking current stars to stay away from podcasting.