Draymond Green 'Baffled' by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Criticism: 'We're Really Going to Try to Discredit Him?'

Draymond Green 'baffled' by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander criticism: 'We're really going to try to discredit him?'

Much has been made of Gilgeous-Alexander's antics to draw fouls, but one of the NBA's most vocal veterans doesn't seem to mind it.

“Y’all Think The NBA Is That Easy?” Draymond Green Supports Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Amid Growing Criticism

Draymond Green came to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s defense, arguing that the Thunder star’s back-to-back MVP success comes from skill and consistency, not simply drawing fouls and free throws.

Draymond Slams National Media’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Criticism – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hoisted his second consecutive NBA MVP trophy less than two weeks ago, and that accomplishment didn’t happen by accident. Gilgeous-Alexander has become one of the most dominant players the NBA has seen in recent memory, as he has averaged at least 30.1 points in each of the last four seasons. The 27-year-old former first-round draft pick is just the 14th player in NBA history to win back-to…

Draymond Green says 'sports media f*cking sucks,' defends Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Credit: The Draymond Green Show; Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesDespite being a part of sports media, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is clearly not a fan of the industry. Green, a guest analyst on ESPN’s Inside the NBA for the 2026 playoffs in an occasional role that dates back to 2021 on the studio show, sounded off about sports media amid a rant about narratives surrounding Oklahoma City Thunder two-time reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeo…

Draymond Green Fires Back at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Critics With Passionate Defense of His Greatness

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Draymond Green (Photos by Imagn Images) Amidst increasing scrutiny over his free-throw drawing abilities, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has found an unlikely ally in Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green.  During a recent episode of The Draymond Green Show, the Bay Area forward passionately defended the two-time MVP against accusations of flopping. He also proclaimed that the criticisms ste…

Draymond Green has a surprising take on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Feb 23, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) before the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is not known for freely offering praise to his fellow NBA players, but he is making a surprising exception for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Green was critical of those who believe the Oklahoma City…