The Dallas Cowboys’ decision to hire Brian Schottenheimer as head coach was met with widespread skepticism, but no one torched the move quite like Draymond Green. The Golden State Warriors forward—who has made a habit of stirring controversy both on and off the basketball court—delivered a scathing critique of Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, questioning his true commitment to winning.
On his Instagram-based NFL podcast with co-host Jordan Schultz, Green didn’t hold back, claiming that most owners in professional sports don’t actually care about winning championships—and Jones was no exception.
“I don’t think people realize how often and how normal it is that owners don’t want to win,” Green declared. “Every owner don’t want to win a Super Bowl… Everybody says they want to win, but you’re not willing to—there’s not many owners who are willing to do whatever it takes to win.”
Green and Schultz Call Out Jerry Jones’ Legacy
Green’s comments sparked immediate backlash, but Schultz largely agreed with his co-host, arguing that Jones isn’t an owner driven by championship desperation. They suggested that, in any given year, only three to eight owners in the NFL are truly committed to doing whatever it takes to win.
If Jones disagrees, his recent track record does little to support his case. Since buying the team in 1989, the Cowboys won three Super Bowls in his first seven seasons—but have failed to reach an NFC Championship Game since 1995.
For decades, fans have blamed Jones’ iron-fisted control over personnel decisions as the primary reason the Cowboys remain stuck in mediocrity. The hiring of Schottenheimer—who failed as an offensive coordinator with multiple teams and hasn’t been a head coach since 2005—only reinforced the notion that Dallas is not serious about returning to glory.
Fans Fire Back at Green: Does He Belong in the NFL Media Space?
While Cowboys fans were furious at Jones for his coaching decision, Green faced equal backlash for his bold take. Many still haven’t warmed up to the four-time NBA champion weighing in on NFL matters, questioning why a current NBA player is suddenly one of the loudest voices in football media.
Green, however, isn’t just dabbling in NFL analysis—he’s laying the foundation for a post-basketball career.
The 34-year-old signed a deal with NFL Network before the 2024 season and now juggles multiple media roles, including appearances on Inside the NBA, hosting his own show (The Draymond Green Show), and his weekly NFL podcast with Schultz.
Is Draymond Green Preparing for an Early Retirement?
With so many media commitments, Green’s playing days may be numbered. In fact, he admitted that he strongly considered retiring after the 2024 NBA season before commissioner Adam Silver personally convinced him to stay.
His initial retirement talk came during a tumultuous period, as Green was serving an indefinite suspension for punching Jusuf Nurkic in the face during a December 12, 2023 game against the Phoenix Suns. The NBA eventually suspended him for 16 games, and Green later acknowledged that his retirement thoughts were born out of frustration.
Now, with his future in basketball uncertain, Green is aggressively expanding his footprint in sports media—whether fans like it or not.
What’s Next?
- Will Jerry Jones fire back? The Cowboys owner is never shy about defending himself and could address Green’s comments soon.
- How will the Schottenheimer hire pan out? If Dallas underperforms again, Green’s argument that Jones isn’t fully invested in winning will gain credibility.
- Is Green nearing the end of his NBA career? With his media empire growing, it wouldn’t be surprising if he walks away sooner rather than later.
Love him or hate him, Draymond Green isn’t going anywhere—and he’s making sure his voice is heard across both the NBA and the NFL.
