Draymond GreenForward, Golden State Warriors

"Disgusting": Draymond Green Destroys Danilo Gallinari Over Kawhi Leonard Trade Claims

18 Sept 2026 · 1 min

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In a candid on‑camera monologue, NBA forward Draymond Green dismantles Danilo Gallinari’s public complaints about Kawhi Leonard. Green calls the idea that the league should seize $50 million from Kawhi “disgusting,” argues that Kawhi has no unilateral power to force trades, and labels Gallinari’s narrative as a vendetta. He further critiques Gallinari’s work ethic, citing recurring back injuries and a perceived lack of commitment, suggesting Gallinari would even prefer Paul George over himself. Green frames the whole dispute as overblown, emphasizing that trades require franchise agreement and that Kawhi cannot unilaterally dictate player movement.

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Danilo Gallinari has some strong feelings towards Kawhi Leonard and his minimal punishment. He should pay all of that $50 million. He changed the trajectory of my career and put me in a difficult situation by sending me away from Los Angeles. I think wishing that the NBA took $50 million from a player is disgusting. To walk around with this type of vendetta because you got traded, that also wasn't Danilo Gallinari's first time being traded. So for him to sit and act as if Kawhi Leonard ruined his career, that's bullshit. Gallinari is one of those guys who is extremely talented, who would give you fits, but was a little lazy. Was not known as someone who give their all to the game of basketball. One of those guys who come in with a random back injury. One of those guys who isn't always in tip-top basketball shape because the word around him is he don't really care. I think Gallinari would choose Paul George over himself. And if you won't, that's crazy. That's ridiculous. Kawhi Leonard does not have the power to trade a player. He can request, Hey, I want y'all to go out there and get this guy, but he don't have the ability to make that trade. That franchise have to agree, just like they had to agree that they were gonna circumvent the cap.