The Golden State Warriors did not make the playoffs this year, but fans will still be having to hear from Draymond Green.
The Warriors star Green will be making three upcoming appearances on ESPN’s “Inside the NBA” this postseason, filling in for Kenny Smith starting on Wednesday. Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal reported that Green will be doing so as a TNT employee, similar to the other analysts on the show.
Additionally, Green’s other appearances on “Inside the NBA” will reportedly come later in the month, including during the conference finals. You can read Karp’s full report on the situation here.
The news about Green led to a universal groan from fans on social media. Many took to their X pages to express displeasure about Green’s return to the airwaves.
thought I was free of this guy on my tv screen for a while https://t.co/NjRFBbL6BM
— Caden (@Howell17Caden) May 4, 2026
NOOOOOOOOOO https://t.co/lU3fqhutkD
— Rod (@rodimusprime) May 4, 2026
Nobody wanna see Draymond on the cast pic.twitter.com/5bEk4O1eew
— Curry Flurry (@BabyFaceDubs) May 4, 2026
— b.t (@BreppeT24) May 4, 2026
The former NBA Defensive Player of the Year is already plenty familiar with the “Inside the NBA” set. He has made multiple appearances on the program during the playoffs in recent years, though to largely negative reviews. Green has regularly used his platform to diss other players and once even appeared to cross a line by giving out tips to one player during an active series.
Now 36 years old, Green is not exactly the most popular guy due to his well-documented history of antics and bad behavior on the court. Unfortunately for many fans though, Green will be back on a television set near you within the coming days.
