Warriors forward Draymond Green is signing an exclusive, multi-year contract with Turner Sports, per a press release. Green will still be an active player for Golden State. Green has served as a guest analyst and interviewer for Turner the past few years, but he’ll have an expanded, official role with the company now.
“I’ve had an amazing experience working with Turner Sports in recent years and I’m a big believer in the way they entertain and genuinely connect with fans on all levels,” said Green in a statement. “Today’s announcement helps to formalize our relationship and I couldn’t be prouder to officially be a part of the of the TNT family.”
Green will make appearances on “Inside the NBA” throughout the season as an analyst, both in-person and remotely, as his schedule allows. He’ll also contribute to other content initiatives with Turner Sports and Bleacher Report, both owned by Warner Media.
“Draymond is an incredibly versatile talent, both on the court and in front of the camera,” said Tara August, senior VP of talent services and special projects for Turner Sports. “He’s a team player in every sense, while offering a distinct perspective that is highlighted by his keen basketball IQ, charismatic delivery and forthright, thoughtful opinions that include and extend beyond sports. We’re thrilled to more formally welcome him to the Turner Sports family.”
Green will make his debut Thursday night following the Warriors’ game against the Timberwolves.
Richard Deitsch of The Athletic thinks the unique deal looks like a great move for Turner. He reports that August and other executives had been trying to hire Green for months, with negotiations picking up steam in December.
IMO
There is distraction issue
It’s Draymond bro, he’s a living distraction already, idk how this is a distraction to the Warriors, seems pretty cool to me.
Make that money maine!
This is so cool
You need to look up “cool”
Can’t say I’ve ever heard of an active player being an analyst simultaneously before. Surprised the Warriors would allow this, it’s obviously going to be a time commitment for Draymond.
As a Warriors fan, it’s ok that they’re allowing this. Draymond is always locked in on the court (usually bc he’s yelling at the refs) and loves the team and being a mentor for the young guys.
I don’t think it’ll take too much away from everything he does for the team. I guess we’ll have to see what plan Turner has for him.
Plus he’s hurt right now, so it’s a good time to do it for the moment
Coaches do it. Pitino did it, maybe still does. He approached commentating like he was coaching… I recall him once, not trying to understand how the Dayton Flyers went at it differently than how he did. A •cmon man• moment.
I love Draymond… when he’s not kicking opponents in the nuts
Praise God, you survived your coma, Barg
Apparently he was awake when that happened. Well it helped the Cavs
happy for draymon man!!! incredibly well spoken and definitely the future of inside the nba as the current guys get older
Anything to replace Kenny. The most annoying man in basketball, closely followed by the Warriors commentator and Michael Cage.
Closely followed by the Raptors guy.
Why are you the self proclaimed “raptors guy” lmao. I sitting here with a framed picture of the 2019 champs and a black and gold Scottie Barnes jersey but YOU are “the raptors guy”
What are you talking about? I meant the Raptors announcer is also annoying
Jack Armstrong. Absolutely insufferable
At least Kenny is well spoken. Draymond is horrible in interviews.
I believe Rick Barry has done this back in the 70s, working as a TV analyst while still being an active player. This is some kind of a Warriors thing it seems.
He is being prepped to replace Barkley when his contract is up. Barkley already said he’s retiring soon