SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has once again found himself in the middle of controversy — this time, not for an on-court altercation, but for his words.
During a recent episode of The Draymond Green Show, the four-time NBA champion sparked outrage after making a harsh remark about Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Green, known for his unfiltered takes, criticized Prescott’s leadership during the Cowboys’ recent struggles, calling him “unmotivated” and suggesting he “wasn’t built for the big moments.”
The comment spread across social media within minutes, igniting backlash from both NFL and NBA fans. Cowboys supporters flooded X (formerly Twitter) with heated responses, calling Green’s take “disrespectful” and “unnecessary.”
“Draymond talking about accountability? That’s rich,” one fan wrote. “Maybe worry about staying on the court instead of Dak’s motivation.”
Amid the mounting criticism, Green released a public apology on Thursday via Instagram Live, saying his words were “taken out of context” but admitting he “went too far.”
“Look, man, I got a lot of respect for Dak,” Green said. “He’s a competitor, he’s a leader. Sometimes when I’m passionate, I say things the wrong way. I’ll own that. I shouldn’t have questioned that man’s heart.”
Prescott, for his part, handled the situation with calm professionalism. When asked about Green’s comments following practice, the Cowboys quarterback simply smiled and said:
“Everyone’s entitled to their opinion. I just focus on the work and the next game.”
Analysts on First Take and Undisputed debated the viral exchange, with some defending Green’s honesty while others questioned whether athletes-turned-media voices are “crossing the line” for attention.
The episode reignited a familiar conversation about respect between athletes across different leagues — and how easily strong opinions can spiral into controversy in the social media era.
As for Green, he closed his apology with a touch of humility:
“We’re all competitors. Sometimes emotions take over — but real ones admit when they’re wrong.”
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