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Draymond Green Laments NBA Christmas Day Games: 'F---Ing Sucks'
Draymond Green said playing on Christmas disrupts players' family time and mood despite the games' high profile and entertainment value, with five games on the 2025 slate.
- During the Warriors' Dec. 25 game, Draymond Green criticized Christmas scheduling as he helped the Warriors beat the Mavericks 126-116.
- The NBA has scheduled Dec. 25 games since 1947, with defending champions routinely featured; the Golden State Warriors appeared 12 consecutive times, eight at home, and five games were on the 2025 Christmas Day slate.
- Green said on his podcast, `Yes, it is an honor to be considered one of the great draws that is in the NBA`, but warned the schedule can impact players' mood and family time.
- His remarks drew fan pushback and echoed concerns from other NBA stars, with LeBron James saying he would "much rather be at home" this year.
- The Christmas slate featured a 142-138 overtime thriller with Nikola Jokic and Anthony Edwards and the Spurs' 117-102 win, while Draymond Green played his 11th Dec. 25 game.
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The Independent (US)NBA Christmas viewership hits 15-year high with 47M viewers. And social media numbers set records
The NBA announces its best Christmas Day viewership numbers in 15 years
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