Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is preparing for a future in television once his NBA career concludes. At 34 years old, Green has reportedly held discussions with major media companies, including NBC Sports, Amazon Prime Video, and ESPN. His agent, Josh Pyatt, confirmed that Green views media as a significant part of his post-basketball career, showing excitement for the opportunities ahead.
Multi-Billion Dollar NBA TV Deal: Huge Media Pursuit of Talent
The NBA’s new TV rights deal, worth $76 billion, will span 11 years, beginning in the 2025-26 season. This deal includes major players like ESPN, NBC, and Amazon, with all three networks looking to secure top talent to bolster their coverage. Green, who has appeared on TNT’s popular “Inside the NBA,” is a prime target for these networks as they seek to expand their sports programming roster.
The new TV deal, signed in July, has caused some controversy as Warner Bros. was excluded from retaining NBA broadcasting rights, despite their interest. This decision jeopardized the future of TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” a program featuring Green. However, the show will continue under ESPN’s umbrella starting next season, securing Green’s presence on national broadcasts in the future.
Green’s Retirement Decision: Balancing Playing and Media Careers
While Green’s contract with the Warriors will pay him $52.6 million over the next two years, retirement is still on his mind. In 2023, he reflected on stepping away from the NBA, expressing feelings of wanting to retire after his suspension. Despite his thoughts on retirement, he may continue his playing career while gradually transitioning into media, following the path of others like Drew Brees.
As the 2025-26 NBA season approaches, ESPN, NBC, and Amazon have already signed key talents, with Amazon’s coverage led by Taylor Rooks, Blake Griffin, and Dirk Nowitzki. The new NBA TV deal will feature significant coverage, including exclusive rights to the NBA Finals, providing an extensive platform for the networks and their newly acquired talents, potentially including Green.
