Draymond Green beefs with Austin Rivers: ‘Biggest bailout in US history’

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Draymond Green criticized Austin Rivers for his NBA contract, calling it the 'biggest bailout in U.S. history.' Rivers responded by questioning Green's scoring ability and suggesting he shouldn't comment on Rivers' career.

Key points

Draymond Green criticized Austin Rivers' contract extension.
Rivers responded by questioning Green's scoring ability.
The feud started over comments about coaching impact on Green's career.
Green has a more decorated NBA career than Rivers.

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Some players, like Steph Curry, will be on the golf course as soon as the NBA season ends. Others hit the beach in places like Cabo for some much-needed rest and relaxation. Draymond Green is making use of his downtime like only he can: getting into a podcast beef.

Warriors star Draymond Green (above) took aim at former NBA player Austin Rivers. The Draymond Green Show In the other corner: Austin Rivers, the retired 11-year vet and son of longtime coach Doc Rivers. On the latest episode of his podcast, “The Draymond Green Show,” the Warriors star called out Rivers for “getting the biggest bailout in U.S. history prior to President Trump bailing out the airlines,” referencing the $35 million extension he signed in 2016 with the Clippers, who were run by his father at the time. Rivers clapped back on Instagram, taking a not-so-subtle shot at Green’s friendship with Lakers star LeBron James. “I think you maybe hang around your big bro (we all know who I am talking about) and you maybe start to think you him,” Rivers wrote. The feud began when Rivers took issue with comments Green made on a previous podcast. Green, who has built a Hall of Fame resume on defense and dishing assists to Curry, said playing for coach Steve Kerr had “hindered” his career by sacrificing his scoring ability. Rivers, ,” called Green’s comments “ridiculous” and said “it bewilders me that he even thinks like this,” citing his high basketball IQ and utility in Kerr’s system. The Warriors’ Draymond Green (right) has had a more decorated NBA career than Austin Rivers. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Rivers also said Green had “never been a scorer.” The clip apparently made its way into Green’s orbit, and he felt the need to respond. Green, the 35th overall pick in the 2012 draft, could famously recite every player picked ahead of him. “I don’t like to get in these back-and-forths,” he said. “I just find it interesting that a guy who was the 10th pick in my draft — I was 35 — who’s on his second act — I’m still on Act 1 — would say such things.” Green went on to compare their scoring figures in high school, “and I say high school because that’s when you were at your best. That’s when Austin Rivers was Austin Rivers.” Green, who just completed his 14th season, took issue with Rivers weighing in on his accomplishments in the NBA. Rivers averaged 8.5 points for seven teams over 11 seasons. Rivers (center) averaged 8.5 points for seven teams over 11 NBA seasons. NBAE via Getty Images “Sometimes you just should not say something,” Green said. “Everything isn’t something you should speak on. I don’t really think that was one for Austin Rivers to be bewildered about, say it’s ridiculous.” Rivers acknowledged that he doesn’t have the same NBA credentials as the four-time champion and former Defensive Player of the Year. He said he was being “highly complimentary” in his initial response, but that Green crossed the line by “belittl[ing] me and my father for no damn reason.” “You need to fall back, Dray,” Rivers added in an attached video. “Let’s just be frenemies.”

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What did Draymond Green say about Austin Rivers' NBA contract?

Draymond Green referred to Austin Rivers' 2016 contract extension with the Clippers as the 'biggest bailout in U.S. history.'

How did Austin Rivers respond to Draymond Green's comments?

Austin Rivers clapped back on Instagram, criticizing Green's friendship with LeBron James and questioning his scoring ability.

What sparked the feud between Draymond Green and Austin Rivers?

The feud began when Rivers criticized Green's comments about his career being hindered by coach Steve Kerr's system.

What are Draymond Green's career achievements compared to Austin Rivers'?

Draymond Green is a four-time NBA champion and former Defensive Player of the Year, while Austin Rivers averaged 8.5 points over 11 seasons.

Draymond Green beefs with Austin Rivers: ‘Biggest bailout in US history’

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