Why Draymond Green hates ‘lazy’ Dennis Rodman comparisons
In recent memory, many were quick to compare Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green for the NBA legend Dennis Rodman. This is due to their aggressive play on the field and controversial antics and statements off the field. Rodman himself once said he was Green the only player in the NBA who reminds him of him.
However, Green it’s not all-in to those trying to compare him to Rodman, according to Scoop B.com. He told sports media personality Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson that he thinks the comparisons are “lazy.”
“People always make the comparison between you and Dennis Rodman and I don’t think that’s fair,” Robinson said.
“It’s not fair to Rodman because of the way he returned the basketball,” Green said. “Dennis Rodman was one of the most elite rebounders we’ve ever seen in this league, and I think the comparison between us is very lazy.”
Green is in his 13th season in the NBA. All those years were spent with the Warriors. Along the way, he helped lead Golden State to four NBA championships (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022). In 2017, Green was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
Furthermore, he is a four-time NBA All-Star.
Overall, the comparisons to Rodman stem from their high-octane defensive efficiency. Sometimes both can be a variable presence on the floor. Rodman was recognized as the best rebounder of his era, but he wasn’t much of an offensive threat. Green, meanwhile, is considered more of a playmaker.
Still, the two will forever be linked, justified or not.
2026-03-03 17:03:00
