The Draymond Green Show Jokic vs. Lu Dort Scuffle?! Giannis is BACK, & My Response to Stephen A. Smith
Mar 4, 2026
A heated breakdown of Steph Curry’s bench reaction and whether the Warriors are tanking. A take on Stephen A.’s critique and media accountability. A play-by-play of the Lu Dort vs. Nikola Jokic scuffle and why it mattered. Thoughts on Giannis returning and how new role players could shift the playoff picture. Fun pop-culture moments including a Cardi B concert recap and a Blackpink name-check.
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Steph's Bench Reaction Was Agreement Not Annoyance
- Draymond explains Steph Curry's bench reaction was agreement and frustration during a blowout, not being "sick of" him.
- He recounts talking with Curry daily and earlier seasons where Curry insisted teammates return even during 15-win stretch, showing commitment to play.
Stars Rarely Sit Out To Force A Tank
- Draymond argues teams won't intentionally tank just because a star is injured, citing Steph's competitive nature and past returns.
- He recalls 2019-20 when Curry prepared to return in a disastrous season rather than sit out by choice.
Compete Every Night During Injury Crunch
- Keep competing and build habits during injury-plagued stretches instead of conceding the season.
- Draymond says the Warriors will continue fighting night-to-night and develop younger players rather than 'take a tank' approach.