“He’s obviously running scared… My offer still stands, any time, any way shape or form you want it” - Skip Bayless calls out Draymond Green for refusing to face him in a debate
The back-and-forth between NBA analyst Skip Bayless and Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has created a buzz this offseason. Green has repeatedly ripped the veteran analyst on his podcast, but has categorically refused to face him in a debate.
The Undisputed co-host took Green’s refusal as an act of cowardice. Here’s what the Fox Sports analyst had to say to the Warriors forward on his podcast:
“‘Hey Draymond, let’s debate the shots you’ve fired at me.’ Of course, Draymond has ducked me. I’ve tried and failed to connect. He’s obviously running scared from me because he knows that I would chew up and spit out the points that he’s tried to make against me, that I would make him look silly. My offer still stands, Draymond.
“Any place, any time, any way shape, or form you want it, I am not bluffing. I am still ready if you are able.”
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Before Bayless’ scathing retort, Draymond Green stressed that he’s only interested in analyzing basketball and not debating hot takes.
“No, I don’t wanna come on your show and debate. But if you wanna analyze the game of basketball and we come there and do that, I’d absolutely consider it…But if you wanna sit there and debate, I didn’t go to law school, brother. I don’t wanna come on your show and debate sports or debate anything else.”
Green further slammed Skip Bayless, calling him a "fool".
“Quite frankly, there’s someone that’s never watched your show. And they may be flicking through the channels and see me on your show. And because they’ve never watched your show and they see me on your show, they may mistakenly take me for the fool as to suppose to knowing right away that you’re the fool!"
Skip Bayless isn’t the only sports analyst Draymond Green has called out. He has also criticized the likes of Nick Wright and Nick Friedell. However, his most vicious remarks have been reserved for Bayless. This also isn't the first time Bayless has challenged Green to a debate.
Draymond Green and the new media
Draymond Green’s "new media" idea has caused a stir. The Warriors forward has publicly stated that he believes basketball fans are tired of listening to sports analysts who don’t know the game.
“For me, the new media it’s very simple. It’s actually analyzing the game of basketball. It’s actually giving flowers when flowers is due. It’s being critical.
"It’s not just saying oh man Steph Curry was great and when he wasn’t great I’m not gonna speak on it, be very critical! But tell us the whole truth and break down why Steph Curry wasn’t great.”
The four-time champion recently signed with Turner Sports to work as an analyst. He is expected to provide valuable insights into the game during his appearances on the network.