Draymond Green slams Dillon Brooks for leaving the court early and losing respect among NBA peers

Following the Warriors' impressive Game 7 win over the Rockets, Draymond Green was vocal about his thoughts. He took aim at Dillon Brooks for his poor sportsmanship after the game, emphasizing the need for respect in the NBA. Green's statements highlighted the unspoken guidelines that dictate player conduct and the fallout from ignoring them.Following the Warriors' 103-89 win at Toyota Center, Draymond Green jumped on his podcast, 'The Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis,' to discuss Dillon Brooks' actions. Green was disappointed that Brooks left the court without acknowledging any Warriors players, labeling him a 'sucka' for dodging the traditional postgame handshakes. He stressed that this kind of behavior can lead to a loss of respect from other players in the league, "When guys lose respect for you in this league it don't matter and it's gonna catch you. In the end, you know what I'm saying, like Dillon Brooks couldn't come through in this series in large part because nobody on the court respects you. So anything you do the way it's gonna be looked at the way it going to be received. It ain't beneficial to your"Green pointed out how Brooks acted differently than Rockets forward Tari Eason, who walked off the court without shaking hands but later caught up with Green in the hallway to offer a handshake. Green valued Eason's move, stressing the need for respect and sportsmanship, particularly for the younger players. He said, “Did Tari Easton do it? He leave the court, I got love for Tari East. His mom was talking, you know what I'm saying. My mom almost had to get out of.” “You know, and I ended up catching him right before he was about to walk out of the area and he was like he was walking this way,” he later added.This incident just adds more fuel to the fire in the rivalry between Green and Brooks, which has its roots in their previous playoff encounters. Green's comments really point out how crucial respect and accountability are in the NBA, especially after those tough playoff games.Also Read: LeBron James to miss 2025 Met Gala as honorary chair due to MCL sprain suffered during Lakers’ playoff loss to TimberwolvesBrooks had a solid game, but his behavior afterward has led to discussions about the values players should uphold during and after matches. With the Warriors progressing to the next round, the focus is on player conduct in both winning and losing situations.