Draymond Green accused Doris Burke of biased commentary. “She will always ignore things happening to me and only half mention the good. And take shots when they are available. Been that way for a while,” Green wrote on Threads. The post came after the Warriors’ loss to the Spurs. Green had 17 points while defending Victor Wembanyama, who scored 26.
Green responded to a fan’s post about Burke’s commentary
A fan criticized Doris Burke’s commentary on social media. Draymond Green responded directly on the Threads app. “She will always ignore things happening to me and only half mention the good. And take shots when they are available. Been that way for a while,” Green wrote. The phrasing — “been that way for a while” — indicates Green views this as an ongoing issue rather than a single broadcast.
The Warriors blew a 16-point lead against the Spurs
Golden State led San Antonio by 16 points in the third quarter. The Spurs came back to win. Green finished with 17 points. He was the primary defender on Victor Wembanyama, who scored 26. The loss prompted the social media exchange about Burke’s commentary during the broadcast.
Burke is one of ESPN’s lead NBA analysts
Doris Burke has been an NBA analyst for ESPN since 1991. She calls national broadcasts and is considered one of the most respected voices in basketball media. Green’s accusation that she consistently portrays him negatively puts her commentary under scrutiny. Burke has not publicly responded to Green’s post.
Green has used social media to address media coverage before
Draymond Green frequently comments on media narratives through his podcast and social media accounts. This isn’t his first public criticism of how he’s covered. The Threads post adds Doris Burke to the list of media figures Green has called out by name. The Warriors are navigating a competitive Western Conference season while Green’s off-court comments continue to generate attention.