Stephen Jackson did not hold back when discussing Draymond Green’s place in NBA history.
On the All The Smoke podcast, the former forward claimed that no player has been successful both on the court and in media.
When Draymond Green’s name came up, Jackson acknowledged his impact but drew a clear line.
“His role is super limited with what he got to do, bro,” Jackson said. “He’s not like the guy on the team, like the go-to guy, like the star. He just goes around and do the dirty work.”
Green has built a Hall of Fame résumé as the emotional leader of the Golden State Warriors dynasty.
The 35-year-old has won four championships and earned three All-Star selections, thriving as a defensive anchor and playmaker.
But Jackson’s comments highlighted a long-running debate about how Green’s game is perceived compared to traditional stars.
The veteran forward owns career averages of 8.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.6 assists, far from the scoring numbers of his All-Star peers.
Yet in the postseason, he has consistently elevated his production, averaging 11.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 6.0 assists across 169 playoff games.
That impact has been instrumental in Golden State’s success alongside Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant during their title runs.
Green has also carved out a media presence, co-hosting The Draymond Green Show and working with TNT on Inside the NBA.
