Why Draymond Green Brings His Children to the Podium After Games

Why Draymond Green Brings His Children to the Podium After Games

Edwin Kiplagat
updated at May 6, 2023 at 1:20 PM
  • Draymond Green has given a lovely explanation of why he brings his children to the postgame press conference
  • children of NBA stars have grabbed the headlines for their funny antics during the press conference
  • Green said most NBA stars miss plenty of time with their children due to their work

Children of NBA stars have gone viral many times for their hilarious antics during press conferences with their dads on the podium.

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green was joined by his son and daughter on the podium after they beat the Lakers in Game 2, and he brilliantly explained why players bring their kids to the game and the postgame press conference.

Draymond Green, NBA, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Anthony Davis
Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors talks to the media with his son. Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE.
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From Chris Paul's son doing the face, Isaiah Thomas's sons taking over the press conference, to Stephen Curry's daughter Riley's funny moments in 2015, per Bleacher Report, kids of NBA stars have given us unforgettable moments.

Most NBA stars have always brought their children to the podium since they were young. For instance, fans have watched DeMar DeRozan's daughter grow up and got to see her steal the show when the Chicago Bulls played the Toronto Raptors in the Play-In Tournament.

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Green on why he brings kids to podium

Speaking after the Warriors' 127-100 Game 2 win over the Lakers; Green gave a great explanation of why he brought his two children to the press conference.

"Our league embraces us having our children around and it's such a special thing because these are memories that'll last a lifetime," the 33-year-old continued. "And this is documented. Like I'll be able to find this interview forever, I'll be able to find these pictures forever and it's a special thing," via NBC Sports.

He added that the nature of work makes them miss their children.

"We miss so much time with our kids and I think that's every working parent, right? It's not just us as basketball players -- you have an obligation to provide for your child," Green said. "Growing up in the circumstances that I grew up in, you never want them to experience that."

Green is a father of three children and usually brings them with him during games. Green was also spotted sharing a wholesome moment with the son of Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum.

Diar DeRozan steals the show

Sports Brief earlier reported on Diar Derozan, daughter of Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan stealing the show during the Play-In Tournament between the Bulls and the Toronto Raptors.

Her deafening screams may have played a part in the Raptors missing half of their free throw attempts in a game the Bulls won 109-105.

Every time the Raptors went to the line, her ear-splitting screams echoed throughout Scotiabank Arena.

The 2019 NBA champions shot 78.4% from the line during the regular season but missed a season-high 18 of its 36 free throw attempts in their defeat to the Bulls.

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Edwin Kiplagat has five years of experience in journalism working as a Sports Editor at Africa Insight Communications and ESPN. Edwin Kiplagat is a Bachelor's Degree holder in journalism from the Multimedia University of Kenya.