Overview
- On his podcast, the Warriors forward said playing on Dec. 25 "f---ing sucks," arguing it affects players’ mood and keeps them from spending the day with family.
- Social-media users and some commentators criticized the remarks, highlighting his salary and noting that many lower-paid workers also work on Christmas.
- Green, 35, has appeared in 11 Christmas Day games, and Golden State has been a regular on the holiday slate during the Stephen Curry era.
- The Warriors beat the Mavericks 126-116 on Christmas this year, a nationally televised showcase that underscores the league’s long-running ratings tradition.
- LeBron James voiced similar sentiments before his 20th Christmas appearance this season, reinforcing that this is a recurring player-media discussion with no policy change announced.