The Draymond Green Show Adam Silver’s NBA Tanking Solutions, Scotty Pippen Jr Fight, & Responding To Kendrick Perkins
Feb 23, 2026
He reacts to calls to shut the Warriors down and defends why occasional bad games happen. He breaks down a bench altercation involving Scotty Pippen Jr and what players should know when tempers flare. He weighs Adam Silver and Charles Barkley’s anti-tanking ideas and discusses roster health, Porzingis’ debut, and messy team travel accommodations.
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Late Scratch Led To Al Horford Carrying The Win
- Draymond described being a late scratch vs. Denver and how Al Horford stepped in and carried the team with big minutes and defense.
- He explained his back tightness, Al's shooting and leadership, and how bench players like Moses and GP contributed to the win.
Don't Overreact To One Bad Game
- Draymond pushed back against Kendrick Perkins' call to shut the Warriors down, stressing that one bad game doesn't justify benching a team or player.
- He warned young players not to buy into constant media overreactions and highlighted the normalcy of occasional bad games.
Myron Gardner's Bench Antics Created A Target
- Draymond broke down the Scotty Pippen Jr.–Myron Gardner altercation and Myron's pattern of agitating from the Heat bench.
- He noted Gardner's two-way status, past incidents with Klay, and how fines/attention create a target on a young player's back.