Draymond Green Apologizes (kind of) For Calling Dak Prescott A ‘Bum’
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, never one to shy away from sharing his opinion, has walked back some harsh criticism he recently directed at Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. After calling Prescott a “bum” when discussing his performance in clutch moments, Green issued a public apology, though he stopped short of retracting his core assessment.
Draymond Green’s Original Quote On Dak Prescott
The controversy began earlier this week when Green offered a blunt evaluation of Prescott’s ability to perform when the stakes are highest. “They’ll never win with Dak,” Green stated, before clarifying his use of a particularly harsh label. “When I say bum, I’m not saying Dak Prescott isn’t a good NFL quarterback… But I’m saying when the money is on the line, when it’s for all the marbles, who are you? He’s a bum.”
The comments quickly made headlines, sparking a debate about Prescott’s legacy and the nature of cross-sport criticism from professional athletes. Green’s assessment, while severe, tapped into a common narrative surrounding Prescott and the Cowboys’ lack of postseason success.
The Apology and Clarification
After some reflection, Green decided his choice of words was out of line. In a conversation with Jordan Schultz, he offered an apology, explaining that he put himself in Prescott’s shoes.
“Since I said publicly that he’s a bum, I do want to publicly say I apologize,” Green said. “Just as a fellow athlete, I think I’d be pissed off if I looked up and another athlete was saying, ‘Draymond is a bum.’ So, I’m man enough to say when I’m wrong, I was definitely wrong on that.”
However, Green was quick to separate his apology for the word “bum” from his overall opinion of Prescott’s performance. “But in saying that my feelings don’t change,” he continued. “I still think when it gets to the moment, I don’t think he can deliver. But I do apologize with the way I categorized him as a bum. He’s definitely not a bum.”
An Athlete’s Perspective
Green’s back-and-forth highlights the complex and often-blurry line athletes walk when commenting on their peers. While fans and media regularly critique players, criticism from a fellow professional carries a different weight. Green acknowledged this, recognizing that the term “bum” was disrespectful to another athlete at the top of his sport.
Interestingly, Green, a self-professed Pittsburgh Steelers fan, concluded by saying he would gladly take Prescott on his favorite team. “When he’s sick of playing for the Dallas Cowboys, we’ll take him as the quarterback in Pittsburgh,” he quipped. This final remark perhaps says the most: while Green may question Prescott’s clutch gene, he clearly still respects his talent as one of the league’s top quarterbacks.
