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For the first time in six years, the NBA Finals will be played without the Golden State Warriors representing the Western Conference. But while missing out on the Finals has to be an unfamiliar feeling for the Dubs, it does have its benefits, such as Draymond Green being able to join TNTs Inside the NBA as an analyst.
If you noticed that Green was giving insightful thoughts and analysis when he joined the program, you’re not alone. The New York Times’ Marc Stein reports that Green drew praise for his analysis on Inside the NBA, including his analysis and criticism of fellow big men Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers and Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets. He did draw a $50,000 fine from the league for tampering after making comments about where the Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker should go, but the feedback has mostly been good.
The 30-year old admitted that he is drawing inspiration from another athlete who has also drawn praise for his insightful analysis on live broadcasts: former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, who now works as an analyst for CBS. The three-time All Star said that Romo is able to let audiences know more about what is happening in plays and giving it a player’s perspective.
“The offense is lined up and the defense is lined up and he’s telling us exactly what the offense is about to do because of what he sees,” Draymond Green tells Ian Casselberry of Awful Announcing. “Similar to Tony Romo, I want to give the world insight on what is actually going on out there on the court, as opposed to people thinking they know what’s going on.”
Earlier this year, Tony Romo secured a deal to remain an analyst for CBS that will pay him around $17 million a year, making him the highest paid analyst on TV. Before he can transition to the broadcast booth, however, Green and the Warriors will likely be in the thick of the playoffs next season, especially with the return of their All Star backcourt of Steph Curry and Klay Thompson from injuries.
