Games between the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors don’t usually lack intensity. Thursday night’s game will not be any different.
In fact, the intensity might be a couple of notches higher than usual.
This is thanks to recent banter between Memphis guard, Dillon Brooks and Golden State forward, Draymond Green.
Brooks recently shared some feelings on the Warriors, with a lot of focus specifically on Green.
“I don’t like Draymond at all,” Brooks said, per Tim Keown, ESPN. “I just don’t like Golden State. I don’t like anything to do with them. Draymond talks a lot. Gets away with a lot, too. His game is cool — with Golden State — but if you put him anywhere else, you’re not going to know who Draymond is. He plays with heart, plays hard, knows the ins and outs of their defense. I guess that’s why they like him over there.”
Draymond Green on Dillon Brooks: “If you ever wondered why the Memphis Grizzlies aren’t ready to compete for a championship, look no further than this idiot right here… You running around talking about a dynasty? The dynasty starts after you, not with you.” 👀 https://t.co/NjUxzjsMmV
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) March 9, 2023
It took a while for Green to respond. But Golden State’s outspoken forward finally got around to it on his podcast, The Draymond Green Show. He responded to Brooks’ words line-by-line.
For the most part, Green cited his own glories and how they’ve helped his team win championships. Green mentioned not only Golden State’s four NBA titles but also the two Olympic gold medals he’s won.
Green also made it clear that he doesn’t think the Grizzlies will experience championship glory until Brooks is gone.
“If you ever wondered why the Memphis Grizzlies is not ready to compete for a championship, look no further than this idiot right here. They’re actually depending on this guy to help them win a championship. And he says ‘his game is cool.’ Quite frankly, that just shows how little you know about basketball. And yet, you’re running around, talking about a dynasty? The dynasty starts after you. Not with you.”
.@Money23Green responds to Dillon Brooks’ comments pic.twitter.com/cHu7R9A5nf
— The Volume (@TheVolumeSports) March 8, 2023
Basketball fans loved Green’s response to Brooks.
Draymond went full Summer Jam screen dios mio! https://t.co/qB0MzYpn5C
— JustinTinsley (@JustinTinsley) March 9, 2023
Inject another 7-game series of this into me please https://t.co/vE6ZiQsb2z
— Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) March 9, 2023
lol i love it https://t.co/ldhgIbMrXT
— Molly Morrison (@mollyhannahm) March 9, 2023
As good as any WWE promo ever. Well done Draymond seriously this is art 🖼️ https://t.co/C3byanE3IV
— Joe Shasky (@ButcherBoy415) March 9, 2023
Man I can’t even defend the Grizzlies at this point https://t.co/viKZCbwUPD
— John Martin (@JohnMartin929) March 9, 2023
This is pure gold https://t.co/2dWsIJUYi6
— Pistons Talk (@Pistons__Talk) March 9, 2023
They’re for sure getting matching Ts in the first quarter tomorrow, thus initiating a one-game suspension for Draymond.
Worth it. https://t.co/1UClpeRAt3
— Brian Witt (@Wittnessed) March 9, 2023
