Ranking the Top 7 Trash Talkers in the NBA for the 2022/23 Season

• Trash-talking is what makes the NBA more entertaining
• Kevin Garnett was one of the best trash talkers in history
• Draymond Green is at the top of the list for a few years now

The NBA is much friendlier today compared to previous generations but the art of trash talking has not been lost.

The recent actions of the LSU Tigers' Angel Reese, during the NCAA National Championship game, showed why trash talking is still a part of the game.

Reese took the country by storm for taunting Iowa Hawkeyes star, Caitlin Clark.

From Kevin Garnett to Kobe Bryant, trash talkers have added a different dimension to the game. Although they are not as loud as before, these talkers have found ways to jaw at opponents differently.

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So who are some of the best characters in that department currently?

The top 7 NBA trash-talkers

7. Jimmy Butler (Miami Heat)

Miami Heat forward, Jimmy Butler is known for his relentless work ethic and will to win. He is a fierce competitor, leading the Heat to the Eastern Conference finals last season.

His Heat teammate, Duncan Robinson said Butler is one of the best trash talkers in the game, per SI.

The 33-year-old has gone back and forth with a lot of players, such as Nets forward T.J. Warren, and former Minnesota Timberwolves teammate Karl-Anthony Towns.

6. Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns)

Durant is not only one of the best players in the league but also a master trash-talker. He exchanged words with fans, players like Joel Embiid, and DeMarcus Cousins, and analysts on Twitter. No one has been spared.

Draymond Green called Durant one of the biggest trash talkers, per NBC Sports.

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Durant's decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder attracted universal criticism. Since then, he's gone back and forth with fans and his former teammate, Russell Westbrook

5. Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)

The Philadelphia 76ers superstar is a legendary Twitter trash-talker. He's had altercations with Westbrook and Karl-Anthony Towns in the league.

The Cameroonian center has reduced his verbal exchanges, but he still has the gift of gab.

3. Russell Westbrook (LA Clippers)

The LA Clippers star is one of the best points of all time. He is famous for his triple-doubles and remains one of the most athletic guards in recent times. However, he has shown plenty of times that he is not afraid of going back and forth on and off the court.

He recently had an exchange with Memphis Grizzlies guard, Dillon Brooks. Before they played together with the Lakers, Westbrook and Beverley did not like one another. He also exchanged a few words with Portland superstar, Damian Lillard.

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3. Patrick Beverley (Chicago Bulls)

Beverley is known for his defensive intensity. Moreover, he is also one of the loudest players in the NBA. He has had exchanges with Westbrook, Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, and famously against Chris Paul.

The Chicago Bulls guard has never been afraid to go after the best players. What he lacks in skill he made up for in ferocious competitiveness.

2. Dillon Brooks (Memphis Grizzlies)

Brooks catapulted himself to second on this list for his actions this season alone. He hit Donovan Mitchell in the groin area. He went back and forth with Draymond Green. He traded barbs with NFL Hall of Famer, Shannon Sharpe.

If he continues like that he will usurp Green. He recently said he doesn't like the Golden State Warriors and their star, per ESPN.

1. Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors)

Draymond Green is the best trash-talker in the NBA. He's had a war of words with many players, from LeBron James, Conor McGregor, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Dillon Brooks, Kevin Hart, and Charles Barkley to Drake, per Complex.

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He's left plenty of victims on the way and has not shown signs of slowing down. He's won four NBA championships, so he can say whatever he wants.

Brooks disses Green and Warriors

Sports Brief previously reported on Brooks aiming a dig at Green and the Warriors, with the 27-year-old not holding back.

He said he doesn't like the Warriors or their star, adding Green would struggle on another team despite leading the series.

The Grizzlies are third in the West with a 39-26 record, while the defending NBA champs are sixth after a string of losses.