Despite their differences while playing together, Green and Durant have mended their relationship, and agree fully with Washington's comments on sports media.
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Former Golden State Warriors teammates Kevin Durant and Draymond Green.
During their time together on theGolden State Warriors,Kevin Durant andDraymond Green didn’t always get along. But now, years afterthey’ve been apart, the two have agreed on some recent criticism oftoday’s sports media.
In an interview with Sports Illustrated, legendary actor Denzel Washington called out ‘talkingheads’ in sports media.
“All the shows are a bunch of guys…who have an opinion about what something should be when theyhaven’t done it,”Washington said. “Those who have, know whatthey’re talking about. Those whohaven’t,don’t. Period.”
Durant responded to the quote with three ‘🔥‘emojis, while Green took to his Instagram story to say, ‘Some Can! MostCan’t! Shut Up!!! Preach 🐐.”
Washington’s Sports Media Comments
Washington is on a media tour promoting a new movie, but has turned his attention to calling out those in daily sports media who comment on issues they have little knowledge about.
Specifically, the former ‘Best Actor‘award winner discussedBronny James of theLos Angeles Lakers andShedeur Sanders of theCleveland Browns. Washington said hedoesn’t understand why sports media personalities seem forced to have opinions on topics that have little to no consequences.
“Everybody’s got an opinion. In fact, we live in a world of ‘opinionaires,’“ said Washington. “That’s what I call them, ‘opinionaires.‘They’re on all the shows, a bunch of the guys, a couple that have played, but most of them whohaven’t who have an opinion about what something should be when theyhaven’t done it.”
Interestingly enough, Washingtonthen went on First Take just days after his Sports Illustrated interview, sitting alongside Stephen A. Smith of ESPN,someone who many credit as being one of those sports media personalities he was calling out.
In that appearance, Washington was less critical of the ‘opinionaires‘and turned his criticism towardsDallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.
“I don’t like what Dallas is doing. I knowthey’re making a lot of money andI’m happy for their owner, but the fansain’t happy,”Washington said. “All moneyain’t good money, Jerry.”
Durant And Green Have Been Busy On Social Media
While Durant andGreen’s responses toWashington’s comments were their latestimpressions made on social media, both have been active on multiple platforms this offseason, responding to questions, comments, and criticism about their teams, teammates, and recent performances.
Durant has beenmore active on X, as in August,he commented on theOklahoma CityThunder‘s 2025 NBA Finals win, upset Warriors fans, and the topicitself of arguing with fans on social media.
Green, on the other hand, hasbeen active on Threads.He made headlines forresponding to a question about Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr., and the job he has done this summer as it relates to theteam’s lack of moves amid theirJonathan Kuminga contract standoff.
He also commented on new teammateJimmy Butler, who arrived in Golden State at the February trade deadline and brought an immediate impact to the team in the final months of the regular season.
Both Durant and Green have been active and never afraid to share their true feelings on social media.While on the basketball court, Durant is much quieter,Green remains one of thetop trash-talkers andtechnical-foul recipients in NBA history.
Despite their differences while playing together, they havemended their relationship and agree withWashington’s comments on sports media.