LOS ANGELES — In a star-studded night filled with sharp wit and celebrity jabs, Tom Brady delivered what many are calling one of the most memorable lines of the evening at Netflix’s “The Roast of Kevin Hart.”
During the taping as part of Netflix Is A Joke Fest 2026 at the Kia Forum, the NFL legend took direct aim at Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, who was in attendance. Brady’s perfectly timed remark cut straight to the heart of Green’s well-documented reputation for on-court volatility.
“Draymond’s here, for now,” Brady quipped. “He’ll probably get thrown out in the next 10 minutes.”
The joke landed with explosive laughter from the crowd, instantly becoming one of the standout moments of the roast. It played directly into Green’s long history of technical fouls, ejections, and suspensions throughout his Warriors career.
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The jabs didn’t stop there. Comedian Jeff Ross added fuel to the fire by noting that Stephen Curry “carried Draymond all the way here,” while Shane Gillis took a shot at Green’s place in the Warriors’ dynasty, joking that he won championships “the way Ringo Starr has No. 1 albums.” The punches highlighted the common perception that Green benefited immensely from sharing the floor with elite talents like Curry, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant.
The timing of the roast made the barbs land even harder. Just days earlier, Green had been embroiled in controversy following a viral exchange with Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA. Green mocked aspects of Barkley’s later career with the Houston Rockets, drawing significant backlash before addressing the situation on his podcast, The Draymond Green Show. He clarified that he never intended to disrespect Barkley’s Hall of Fame legacy.
Even as the roast kept the spotlight on Green, fresh comments from the four-time NBA champion surfaced, adding another layer to the narrative. In response to Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick’s complaints about officiating after a Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder — where Redick claimed LeBron James receives “the worst whistle of any star player” — Green pushed back firmly on his podcast.
“The only thing I can say to that is, has he ever watched Steph Curry play?” Green said. “If Steph Curry is considered a star player, which I think he is, no one gets a worse whistle than Steph Curry.”
Green emphasized the physical toll and off-ball defensive attention Curry has faced throughout his career, framing it as comparable to — or worse than — the treatment James receives.
The Netflix roast, which featured a powerhouse lineup including Pete Davidson, Jeff Ross, Shane Gillis, and Dwayne Johnson, showcased how Green remains one of the NBA’s most polarizing and discussion-worthy figures. Five years into his podcast journey, the veteran forward continues to stay in the spotlight, whether through his on-court intensity, candid commentary, or becoming the punchline in Hollywood’s biggest comedic events.
While the laughs were plentiful, Brady’s surgical strike may be the one that echoes longest in NBA circles — a reminder that even in the world of comedy roasts, Draymond Green’s reputation precedes him.