Wembanyama is a dirty player: Draymond Green’s accusations
Draymond Green is making headlines once again following his recent comments about Victor Wembanyama. This time, the Warriors veteran took aim at the French star while also questioning the NBA’s broader approach to disciplinary matters
The 2026 NBA Finals haven’t only been a talking point because of what’s happened on the court. One of the biggest debates surrounding the series has been a question that continues to divide fans and analysts alike: is Victor Wembanyama a dirty player?
Throughout the NBA Playoffs, Wemby has repeatedly found himself at the center of controversy for several incidents that sparked heated discussion. The most talked-about moments both came against Jalen Brunson.
In Game 3:
And the latest one came in the decisive Game 5:
But the conversation started even earlier following his elbow to Naz Reid in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals, an incident that resulted in an immediate ejection.
Draymond Green also weighed in on the topic during his podcast. The Warriors forward, who is certainly no stranger to controversy himself, labeled Wembanyama a dirty player while also making broader comments about European players.
Victor Wembanyama is a great player. Victor Wembanyama is a European player… Draymond Green drives you crazy. But I’m not dirty. That’s a completely different thing. Victor Wembanyama is a European player, they’re a little dirty
Draymond Green
Green also added another observation regarding the treatment he believes the French star has received from the league.
I have to say he’s been shown a lot of leniency. He probably should be suspended at some point, or he probably should have already been suspended. But I agree with the leniency
Draymond Green
Comments that are sure to generate debate, both because of the direct criticism aimed at Wembanyama and European players, and because they touch on the broader issue of how the NBA handles discipline and evaluates its most controversial incidents.