Draymond Green Praises Wembanyama’s Self-Advocacy While Critiquing NBA Coverage
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green expressed mixed feelings about San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama’s recent push for MVP consideration, saying he both hated and loved the young star’s public stance on defense.
Green shared his thoughts following the Warriors’ 109-106 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night in San Francisco. He specifically referenced Wembanyama’s comments from Monday, where the Spurs center emphasized that defense makes up half of basketball. Green appreciated Wembanyama’s boldness in promoting himself but took issue with how the basketball world reacted, as if the point needed stating. This came amid growing buzz around Wembanyama’s MVP candidacy during the 2025-26 season.
The four-time Defensive Player of the Year has long praised Wembanyama’s unique talents. On his podcast, The Draymond Green Show, Green reacted to Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown’s claim that Wembanyama stands apart from other two-way players, calling him inhuman in his abilities. Green agreed emphatically, describing Wembanyama as an otherworldly presence who defies normal categories. He suggested that no single player could match what Wembanyama brings, and predicted the Spurs star might claim the MVP award if he maintains his form.
Wembanyama’s performance backs the hype. The 7-foot-4 French phenom is averaging 24.2 points, 11.1 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game. His defensive impact has been elite since his rookie year, positioning him as a frontrunner for another Defensive Player of the Year nod. Offensively, he attempts 5.3 three-pointers per game, blending guard-like skills with dominant paint presence. Even with a recent injury absence, his versatility has fueled San Antonio’s strong campaign.
The Spurs sit at 55-18, holding the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, just a few games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder. Teammates like De’Aaron Fox, averaging 18.9 points and 6.4 assists, and rookie Stephon Castle, with 16.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists, complement Wembanyama’s game. This core has turned San Antonio into legitimate title contenders.
Green’s comments highlight Wembanyama’s rising profile in a competitive MVP race. As the season progresses toward the playoffs, the Spurs’ success could solidify his case and shift Western Conference dynamics.
Draymond Green on Victor Wembanyama vocalizing his MVP case: “I hated it…and I absolutely loved it.”
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) March 26, 2026
Green has been vocal in the past on DPOY: “You don’t help them see it, damnit they can’t see.”
Full passionate five-minute soundbite pic.twitter.com/xbA47T0GnK
