You wouldn’t believe the headlines Draymond Green racked up over the NBA All-Star break—and he wasn’t even trying. He took to the NBA broadcast to vent his anger over the game setup, irked that the Rising Stars got a coveted spot on Sunday. And let me tell you, that wasn’t the end of it.

While Draymond was busy throwing shade, NBA icon Oscar Robertson wasn’t having any of it. Kicking off his tirade with, “Who cares what Draymond says?”, Robertson fired back. “If you look at the basketball, it might be boring to him. If he’s not passing the ball to Stephen Curry, what is he doing?”

Trust me, it was a mic-drop moment that had everyone talking!

Now, after keeping quiet for a bit, Dray has finally stepped up to share his thoughts. When the Warriors‘ star speaks, you know it’s going to be one of those moments that keeps us all glued to our screens. But this time, Draymond did hold back—a lot. Well, kind of. He took the high road, starting off with respect.

“I’m I’m never going to disrespect one of the pioneers of the game because he sharing his opinion. Because, quite frankly, being great at something when when it, when a skill involved, doesn’t necessarily mean the knowledge matches the greatness of that skill. And I think in basketball that’s oftentimes misconstrued. You see a guy with great skill and you like, ‘Yo, that guy got great skill.’ In turn, you give that guy respect because of the skill. But the knowledge ain’t really there,” said the 4x champion.

What stands out here is Green’s respect for the legends—even while he challenges modern play styles. He reminds us that raw talent doesn’t automatically equate to a deep understanding of the game. His comments come off as a mix of playful ribbing and serious critique, highlighting a genuine concern that today’s NBA might be drifting away from the cerebral aspects of basketball.

After that, Draymond opened up about how he sees his own game. He admitted that while some might think his style is all flash and no substance, he truly values understanding basketball on a deeper level. And he also praised his superstar teammate Steph Curry. I mean, it does make sense to pass the ball to the greatest shooter of all time!

As for Green’s comments during the All-Star Weekend that clearly annoyed Oscar Robertson? The veteran forward reminisced about the days when the game felt like a chess match, where every play was a thoughtful move rather than just a quick score. Draymond also joked about the modern NBA’s emphasis on speed and scoring, suggesting that sometimes the strategic, veteran side of the game gets lost. “It’s just who can run faster, who can hit more threes. It’s no substance. I think it’s very boring.”

He playfully ribbed his critics and even teased that if ‘Big O’ were to read some of his comments, he might get a bit ruffled—but that wouldn’t change the respect he had for the legends who paved the way. In short, Draymond Green’s reply wasn’t just a comeback—it was a heartfelt mix of respect, criticism, and a call for a return to the cerebral side of basketball, all wrapped up in his unmistakable, passionate style.

That said, he wasn’t so kind to the Mavericks and his former teammate Klay Thompson.

Draymond Green dishes it out to the Mavs

The Golden State Warriors didn’t just beat the shorthanded Dallas Mavericks—they made a statement. With a dominant 126-102 win, they kept their Playoff hopes alive and tied the season series at 2-2. And after all the taunting the Mavs had dished out earlier this season, you knew the former DPOY wasn’t letting this one slide.

As the game wrapped up, Draymond made sure Dallas felt the loss. He hit them with a ruthless mix of trolling—mimicking a spanking motion before throwing in Curry’s iconic ‘night night’ celebration, all while staring straight at the Mavs’ bench. He was on one the entire game, even roasting Klay after his former teammate picked up a technical.

Golden State had a blast out there, getting some much-needed revenge after Dallas spoiled Jimmy Butler’s debut 11 days ago.

Curry led with 30 points and seven assists, while Butler added 18 points and five dimes. Draymond stuffed the stat sheet with 13 points, six assists, four rebounds, and two steals. Meanwhile, the Mavericks—missing key players—just didn’t have enough firepower. Kyrie Irving and PJ Washington both put up 17, but no other Maverick cracked double digits.

This win wasn’t just for pride. At 30-27, the Warriors are now just half a game behind Dallas (31-27). With the Playoff race tightening, every win matters—especially when tiebreakers could decide who faces a brutal Play-In gauntlet.