Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green sharply criticized Daryl Morey and his changing stance on the three-point shot during the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show, calling the Philadelphia 76ers executive’s recent comments “trash.”
Green objected to the idea that the increased influence of the three-point shot has changed the game too much and should potentially be addressed through rule changes. The veteran forward argued that attempts to modify the structure of the game are misguided due to the way players have adapted offensively.
“To come out now and try to change the entire game of basketball as we know it and play because people have become good at certain things is ridiculous,” Green said.
“This is ridiculous. So now we want to add the four-point shot or who knows what. No, can we stop trying to completely rewrite the game of basketball because Daryl Morey came up with a theory that ultimately wasn’t successful for him?”
Green later continued his criticism by reiterating his stance on Morey’s perspective regarding the value of perimeter shooting.
“I’m sorry, but I miss this garbage. If I’ve ever heard garbage before in my life it’s garbage.”
The four-time NBA champion also pointed out what he sees as inconsistency in Morey’s situation. Green noted that during Morey’s tenure with the Houston Rockets, the organization leaned heavily into an analytical approach that prioritized three-point shooting and shot selection at the rim.
From 2013 to 2020, the Morey Rockets built their offensive identity around maximizing three-point attempts and minimizing midrange shots. During that span, Houston led the NBA in both three-point attempts and three-point makes in six out of seven seasons, becoming one of the league’s most analytics-driven teams.
Draymond Green calls out Daryl Morey’s changing stance on three-point philosophy
That philosophy was widely seen as an attempt to compete with the Warriors dynasty that dominated the Western Conference during the latter half of the 2010s. Golden State’s offense, led by elite shooting from its backcourt, helped redefine spacing and perimeter scoring across the league.
Green referenced that history when addressing Morey’s recent viewpoint that the three-point shot has become too easy and may have a disproportionate value relative to its difficulty.
According to Green, this argument contradicts the strategy that Morey had previously used when building the Rockets roster, specifically to challenge Golden State’s championship core.
This conversation reflects the ongoing debate over the evolution of NBA offenses in the analytics era. League-wide three-point attempts have steadily increased over the past decade as teams place an emphasis on spacing, speed and perimeter efficiency.
Although no formal proposal has been made to adjust the value of the three-point shot, discussions regarding the league’s offensive balance and potential rule changes continue to surface from time to time among executives, analysts, and players.
Green’s comments highlight the perspective of a player who has played a central role in the Warriors’ championship run and the broader transformation of the modern NBA offense.
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