Joining the Lakers was an easy decision - Danny Green | The Jump

Danny Green sits down with Rachel Nichols, Zach Lowe and Richard Jefferson to discuss his decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers and how his championship experience can help the team this upcoming season.
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[@MyHandle4455]

I like Danny Green. He’s very down to earth. Glad he got paid this season.

[@kingcash7036]

Johnny Tseng Danny green can’t make his own decisions sucking off KAWHI waiting for him to make his choice than takes the easy way out

[@Tobyee]

👍

[@cliffordthebigreddawg8088]

@@yos5177 Pay attention in Grammar class kid

[@yadant-m674]

dude is a millionaire worry about your money and financially set

[@daskinder]

Ditto!

[@DavidBagga]

every team needs a guy like Danny green. He never complains, knows his role and stays ready to play D and shoot at all times. Shooters SHOOT! ✊🏽🏀

[@btoneymmc]

And got more titles then most of the superstars in the NBA lol

[@albertacosta6516]

Ali Chaudhry honestly, love the dude but he was just playing sorry

[@dheerajvarma4611]

Raptors almost swept the warriors if not for 20-0 run by warriors in Game 2 when whole raptors team at their home where sleeping after half time. Seriously don’t come at my man. How do you lose a series almost when you didn’t even go to Game 7?

[@btoneymmc]

@@dheerajvarma4611 ya wasn't even close. They would have even beat the Warriors of KD didn't get hurt

[@nordicblood8470]

Ali Chaudhry he almost lost??? What???? He is one player.... how about the Raptors got very very fortunate that GSW had the injury bug that hit them in a very very untimely way.

[@wheresthebeef1761]

Kawhi: aight so we going to LA Danny right? Danny: yeah see you there Kawhi on the clippers: Wait where’s Danny? Danny: wait where tf Kawh?

[@42Keez]

Lol

[@BuckarooBanzai-]

Same exp with my friends on strip clubs 😂

[@paulocampos6052]

lol

[@UncannyEra]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Shortballa11]

im dyin lol

[@LoLLoL-mm6tt]

Yall bugging. He been saying he was waiting to see what Kawhi does. Yall acting like he hiding that or something

[@slimsleepr1]

LoL LoL bro the haters have to say something. It boils their blood not to. Ppl like that need help

[@BuckarooBanzai-]

LoL LoL exactly. Lol.

[@LoLLoL-mm6tt]

@jerry cruz I mean yeah they won a championship so if Kawhi stayed they would have run it back...but he been saying he was waiting for Kawhi to decide coz if Kawhi went to the Lakers their would have been less money for him there so then he would have went to the Clippers or Mavs. He already had a deal with the Lakers waiting that's why he was signed so quick after Kawhi chose the Clippers.

[@thatstress1]

Exactly he said it the same day he came to Lakers

[@selfishstockton6123]

LoL LoL He can’t play for everyone. He said the decision to play for the Lakers was an easy one but he didn’t say why or how come he choose them over anyone other then Toronto.

[@CoreyJ23]

.........after Kawhi made his decision. Forgot to add that part😂

[@juggz143]

He clearly said "we weren't bringing back the same team"... Only person who he would be talking about is Kawhi 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@deandrepage1048]

Signed with the Lakers within 60 minutes after Kawhi chose the Clippers

[@carcontreras415]

Well yeah, who whouldn't?

[@iiiwide1102]

It was literally the first thing he said... "We couldn't bring back the same team" He was talking about Kawhi. Looks like you forgot to watch that part. Legit first thing he said lol

[@thatstress1]

DeAndre Page more like 15 min 😂

[@theclawhwahahahaha8499]

Getting paid 15 million per year and being 32 yrs old already. Yeah its an easy decision indeed.

[@Blakout911]

I mean if danny wins a ring, him and lebron would have 3 rings with 3 teams

[@dopedune2]

Lebron will have 4

[@aki2662]

@@dopedune2 LeBron had 2 rings with the Heat. He meant that Bron would have won a championship for 3 DIFFERENT teams if he wins with the Lakers this year 💯

[@wheeler5382]

and if kawhi wins he will have 3 rings with 3 teams.. LA vs LA. Raptors should trade mccaw to the the clippers for pg13 which will make clippers instantly better and mccaw can have 3 rings with 3 teams too 4 in a row.

[@shammy7042]

They just did lmao

[@foreignkamikaze]

You predicted the future

[@JamesASegui]

“The way my knees and legs are set up”; I understood that reference 😂

[@FrangellGaming]

@bubble square Kevin Hart - "The Way My Bank Account is Set Up" routine.

[@boycan8319]

Noooo Kevuunnnnnn

[@babiboy181]

@Notorious1503 on Kevin Hart 3rd standup he did a joke talking about how his money wasnt as big as the other celebs he hung with at the time. So everytime he'd be out he'd say " i cant, becuz the way my bank account is set up...

[@aundreii151]

Reaching

[@channingbanks5786]

“Above average dancer” 🤣

[@Tobyee]

hahahhaha

[@bujibujichuunibyou]

I laughed more than I should have when I see that lol

[@SUBZRO]

Best dancer in North Carolina

[@EbenPajanconi]

3:32 they literally got their own GREEK FREAK 💀..

[@itsrya6530]

He is Greek tho lol

[@FOT2010]

More like the Weak Greek

[@AndrewRock3431]

Greek Geek 🤓

[@hoehoehoe1996]

They both formed from the same ingredients

[@charlestonmckinney4490]

Considering they got Kostas Antetokompo they do have their own greek freak

[@rvca7556]

Idk how they pulled off getting giannis 3:28 lakes in 2

[@boothe2803]

Chyniz Mahss No. That’s Brothers’ Giannis’

[@thedon9158]

@Chyniz Mahss woosh

[@jonathanlee1233]

Chyniz Mahss Smh

[@Ace-ek4bf]

Kawhi- Danny lets go to LA Danny- say no more Kawhi-*NO NOT THAT LA*

[@wonon1678]

3:32 Breaking news Giannis Antetokounmpo has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers

[@Oxbdtb]

Won On 1 right!!!! I saw that too

[@d.4529]

thats his younger brother

[@FOT2010]

That’s his trash bro

[@theochiu9709]

@@d.4529 r/whoooosh

[@theochiu9709]

@@FOT2010 r/whoooosh

[@KMcK-jf9co]

Why did you choose Lakers?: Real answer: "Kawhi left Toronto. Lakers and Mavs were interested, but Lakers offered more money and a contending position."

[@cristianmontoya1195]

I mean that’s why it was an easy decision . . What are you trying to get at

[@boycan8319]

BLKing you forgot because first option kawhi staying in toronto didn't happen. But everything is right.

[@KMcK-jf9co]

@@boycan8319 "Kawhi left Toronto" implies Danny G's first option went out the window lol

[@boycan8319]

BLKing o mb haha

[@bimakathanta2687]

And? Is there any wrong with that reasons? I dont think so. Money and a chance to win. I will gladly take it 1000 times out of 1000 times if i am in his shoe.

[@ejl1982-1]

Good Luck Danny...Toronto loves you bro!

[@dlo312]

3:27 Giannis brother got me not gonna lie

[@rickc1102]

New arm tattoo to go with the new uniform!

[@momo858musica]

Cuz it’s generic and basic af

[@cameron2900x]

deadz brah yeah he looks corny now

[@realj2hg]

Not after you sold a game

[@user_Z-]

LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@germ_picass0346]

Im crying watching this and screaming WE THE NORTH. I wish him the best luck win couple more. I love you Danny. Always was my guy on any team.

[@Minimal444]

Well technically if Lakers win, LeBron joins the "championship with 3 different teams" too.

[@cavsbetta]

Most likely finals mvp in 3 different finals to

[@RisingSun0401]

Yeah thought it was weird how they didn't point that out but oh well

[@R34L100]

Yeah idk why they didn’t mention that

[@lu7713]

Danny green is a true professional great fit for this laker team he will be huge for them

[@user-ew5hv1kd7m]

Seeing Danny in the Lakers jersey kills me but he looks good

[@fatalxviperx4958]

Not as good as red

[@user-ew5hv1kd7m]

Raps 4 Life Facts

[@pickleell4457]

Danny Green should have been MVP in 2014

[@hang0okbo1]

pickle ell could’ve been for the 2013 NBA Finals had they not lost the series cause that man was on fire the first few games. For 2014, you can’t give it to anyone else other than Kawhi in that series.

[@Oxbdtb]

But he wasn’t

[@zerogeass21]

Lol he scored 0 points in game 5.

[@SayWhat336]

No one cares your irrelevant now

[@pokeninja97]

@@hang0okbo1 Boris Diaw had a legit shot tbh

[@albertoserrano9226]

Danny Green: so we going to L.A right?? Kawhi: Not exactly 😉

[@hugoduzit]

Danny’s actually a legend

[@fbi7717]

I know i am but you too could be one one day young grasshopper

[@kashteller7466]

Legend where??

[@martini9779]

Legend for what he doing to klay thompson

[@30dynamo]

He expresses himself really well on the mic I like that, there's no question he's a great teammate and player

[@rojeliocastro9733]

0:22 "Above average dancer" 😂

[@polybix7517]

I got to meet him in Vancouver after he won and to he honest he's a super nice guy and he handles interviews really well, like hes really smart with answering questions.

[@TyreeNelson_25]

3:35 look at Kostas, hopefully he gets some minutes this season

[@Steven-wq8tx]

Alright good luck Danny. He was an amazing role player for the championship run

[@DJ-ys9pv]

Love Rachel’s fun facts at the end “ Above average dancer, Dunked on Patrick Ewing really hard etc.” 😂😂😂

[@dreddskijones]

Like this guy. Amazing, humble and hardworking. Too bad him and Kawhi are not playing this season.

[@shawndarudeone]

"What it do baby?" *Laughs in Kawhi*

[@marz4021]

Really appreciate that Danny Green basically spent his entire summer traveling across Canada even after he signed with Lakers. Cool dude.

[@TalentedTenth]

Wouldve stayed in Toronto :( City still got love for you bro

[@suavesowavy4650]

Friday Saturday Na we don’t he choked in the playoffs

[@jayr1467]

I've never heard Danny Green speak before. He sounds like a good teammate. I'm a fan

[@Soldier979]

Lol I remember those dance moves. Jokiam Noah was so mad getting trashed and them dancing

[@nasalam2118]

Before the splash brothers there was Danny Green!! Man is so underrated!!

[@cameron2900x]

Nas Alam you talking like he was the first great three point shooter, he can’t create no shot whatsoever unlike greats like Reggie and bird

[@wonon1678]

2:45 a great example of humility right there......

[@keonjames4706]

Won On 1 on my way back

[@keonjames4706]

Won On 1 lllpp lllpplllll

[@keonjames4706]

Won On 1 l

[@keonjames4706]

Won On 1 on my way back from a long lllp lllppl

[@DyingToLive12]

as a life long UNC fanatic, Danny (3 pointer) Green from North Babylon NYC will always be la familia!! prob my fav UNC team of all time, the 09 squad.

[@4_kingss]

JDM Cesar spurs about to lock up the lakers just like last season lol

[@user_Z-]

I really came here for some reason after he missed the potential game winner in game 5 of the 2020 finals

[@jessealexander886]

The Lakers have the following 1. 92 davis 2. 91 lebron 3. 81 kuzma 4. 76 javele 5. 78 danny 6. 76 Rondo 7. 76 Howard 8. 76 KCP Roster.. that's pretty decent for 2k... good rotations and subs.

[@nicktolentino8250]

Danny is still one of my fav Raptors. He will always have a home in the tdot.

[@Bannedconfidential]

Wow never noticed the Bullseye tattoo on the arm 🔥🔥🔥

[@deandrepage1048]

Danny Green with 198----3-pointers at 45 for Toronto Raptors, THIS IS THE MAN, not Kuzma.

[@rockafella795]

DeAndre Page faxx Danny Green > kuz

[@hanzv5867]

DeAndre Page 198 3 pointer but didn’t show up in the whole playoffs

[@C0C0_Nuts]

@Dawei Zhao Fred Van Vleet took his minutes in the Finals

[@rockafella795]

S R and kuzma hasnt even played a playoff game yet he is inconsistent in offense and is a liability on defense

[@itsrya6530]

Doesn’t matter, THEYRE ON THE SAME TEAM whoever got their shot going give it to one of em

[@miket.4374]

Danny is one of the coolest dudes in the NBA, was fun while in Toronto.

[@acemccloud8247]

Him not mentioning Caruso’s name is an absolute travesty he’s coming for mvp this year

[@craigrobb8197]

still a class act, love danny green

[@hunnidbandtori2228]

Making 15 mil a year ofcourse😂

[@dacarl7728]

Danny Green and Lebron would have a ring with 3 teams

[@therealhhent9841]

Robert Horry

[@Josh-mt1sd]

Lebron would be the first ever with a finals MVP on 3 different teams

[@marcman1999]

Lavar Ball kawhi* will be the first ever to have a FMVP with three different teams

[@Josh-mt1sd]

Marcus Lopena bet

[@TheMangolink]

antetokoumpo in the back 3:28

[@thegreatjambino-1906]

TheMangolink I hope he retires with the lakers

[@3129021jc]

Good eye man hope he can step into the team 👏🏽

[@muhammadabbaskermali2867]

I thought Giannis got traded to the Lakers but it's his bro

[@isrv]

TheMangolink kinda scared me for a bit lol good season coming up

[@plantecsmiths1622]

Antetokounmpo*

[@guccigucci4188]

We miss you in Toronto Danny

[@MagicalQuestAdventures]

@0:11 I use to get him some water, he was very thirsty. Richard Jefferson " I don't like you but I agree with you"

[@skinnysccp]

I like Danny Green addition!

[@star-jammer8014]

I knew Danny's Pops growing up...Glad Someone from N.B. made it on a World Stage! AMAZING! .... "STRONG ISLAND!"

[@kevinsingletary7267]

Small World.. From N.B. myself.. Knew Danny when we was coming up.. I'm jus a few yrs older.. When me & my boys used to play ball, he was practicing on the other court by himself.. It obviously payed off! STRONG ISLAND STAND UP!!!

[@jesusespino3424]

"I couldn't get on the clippers, but, I had to stay close to Kawhi. I promise I'm not stalking."

[@LGalvan]

The fact that both 3x different team champions won with the lakers says something 🤔

[@Andre-xq4tq]

Danny green so humble love it know he ready to get that 3rd ring !

[@nickcollins3571]

That bullseye tattoo is dope

[@waterbendingplumber5240]

That dude use to love club rio 😂 if your from San Antonio you know what I’m talking about

[@RealMayhem1]

Never noticed he has a tattoo of comic book villain Bullseye pretty cool tattoo for a sharp shooter.

[@Westcoaststyling]

3 and D guys are probably the 3rd most important piece to a championship contender after a great head coach and a franchise player

[@school_pizza]

This season will be exciting

[@Jamxnta2k]

Lebron will be on dat list winning with 3 teams🤨

[@user-ew5hv1kd7m]

So will Kawhi

[@MrRichiarditya]

Kawhi will do it 1st

[@erockstoenescu6171]

Lakers will win within the next 2 years. Lebron and AD are gonna ball out this year. I bet they will both average at least 28 and 10

[@user-ew5hv1kd7m]

Erock Stoenescu That’s fair

[@myopiniondoesntmatter9539]

Erock Stoenescu I think Bron’s points will drop. AD is the #1 option

[@davidpage968]

very humble guy and great leader i hope he can help the lakers win a chip with ad and lebron go lakers

[@moniquewrites9046]

I'm 26, I feel that dancing before games comment!

[@ambitionzazaridah4363]

Danny Green should of won finals MVP in 2013 but Ray saved my legacy

[@matt1564]

That was a very rough day for us Spurs fans😒

[@ambitionzazaridah4363]

@@matt1564 if only Duncan had been out there to rebound

[@victorpetrescu6586]

It must suck letting another man own free real estate in your head.

[@ambitionzazaridah4363]

@@victorpetrescu6586 it's that your best comment to try to insult me?

[@danschriver75]

Ive never seen dannys bullseye tattoo. Omfg. So much yes

[@AndyMartMusic]

This guy in the Lakers is like Mario Chalmers in Miami back in the days

[@savagesavage8635]

When he signed people said he’s over paid but after all the crazy contracts signed this year it’s seem more then worth it

[@RisingSun0401]

3:26 For the more cultured folk here; Peep his bullseye (Marvel character who has perfect aim) tattoo on the shoulder of his shooting arm! Cold blooded lol

[@GMG7254]

Also Deadshot at the top!

[@mauricejohnson1068]

Smart man on the court . Can’t say the same off the court doe

[@thebestplayer5211]

So many trolls on this thread. Smh

[@ambitionzazaridah4363]

Didn't know telling the truth about LeGay was trolling

[@atibagaskin77]

@@ambitionzazaridah4363 you trolling right now. Smh.

[@ambitionzazaridah4363]

@@atibagaskin77 not on this video

[@myopiniondoesntmatter9539]

Lebron Very Overrated James “LeGay” 🤣

[@ambitionzazaridah4363]

@@myopiniondoesntmatter9539 his the goat gayest of all time

[@simonlu9484]

loved Danny when he was a raptor, sad to see him go, but still wish him have a great season and maybe facing raptors at this year's final

[@PWCDN]

Yeah it was a fun season to have Danny. Wish him the best. Great guy.

[@Scooter003]

Danny and Bron back together lets 🔥

[@merica3493]

Feel bad for Danny Green. Most people don’t want to give him the full credit he deserves. He won and was a integral part and a legit starter for the Spurs and more recently the Raptors bringing the franchise their first championship ring. All the credit and most of what everyone was talking about was and is Khawhi. He’s going to bring a lot to the Lakers. Lol I’m sure he didn’t want to follow Khawhi again to the Clippers even though I think he would be a great fit

[@rchamp247]

2:32 Lebron would also be on that list if it happened lol

[@AndrewRock3431]

Wb Kawhi and the Clippers

[@stephcurrytheg.o.a.t]

RC248 he always get 50 all stars that's why

[@GARIONN1]

He will the only player winning 3 finals MVP from 3 different teams

[@johnverdalematthewlumba6883]

Anyone else noticed his tattoos? All are sharpshooters from different comics - deadshot, bullseye, hawkeye(maybe), and i think theres many more

[@SweetjamesjonesII]

I live in San Antonio...this guy is at the clubs wwaaaayyyy more then the gym

[@SweetjamesjonesII]

@Steve J lol...we'll see

[@SweetjamesjonesII]

@Steve J n how much did he take per game?

[@SweetjamesjonesII]

@Playboy Stevie 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SweetjamesjonesII]

@Playboy Stevie I don't know what?

[@SweetjamesjonesII]

@Playboy Stevie don't go MIA let me hear a response 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@moustafachleilat6485]

great guy

[@torneyes]

2:50 I thought that was pop

[@freddygaulman5493]

Wonder where all this praise for Green was in the beginning on Free Agency...

[@TheImSolid]

That bullseye tattoo looking good

[@btoneymmc]

Danny got more titles than so many superstars lol put some respect on his name.

[@p-star7678]

3:48 Rachael kill me lol

[@dannyg6585]

To think danny green use to play with LeBron on the Cavs as a youngster, look how far he’s come. Hope he has a lot more seasons in him.

[@aarong3000]

Of course Rachel would be broadcasting live from the Lakers media day, hahaha! 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@alexamerling79]

Good pick up for us.

[@jtour2784]

nice graphics looks very realistic

[@wyatt2439]

DG is a very cool guy😎

[@Sheepfollower]

Danny Green is the new Big Shot Bob and Steve Gerr.

[@ceceliahelms1131]

Bron also player on 3 different teams if win titile

[@IXIRob_MarleyIXI]

4:23 🐐🐐

[@2stepjoey]

Think about that, Danny Green with Toronto was a leader on that team, cuz had a Championship under his belt and had worked with Kawhi before. Goes to the lakers to a group that has multiple players with more championships than him.

[@torneyes]

3:27 I thought that was giannis for a second

[@KentuckyWaterfall13]

Caleb Dorsey Same here I thought I was trippin.

[@dezmonlloyd87]

It's antetokounmpo brother the younger one

[@OnlyBands501]

@@dezmonlloyd87 theres 1 more

[@moesgaudin1972]

I even forgot Dudley

[@HughsReviews]

I’m not a lakers fan and I’ve been a LeBron fanboy since we graduated high school the same year... but.... I’m very excited for an amazingly competitive NBA season.

[@connorobrien8763]

ESPN loves LeBron so much, I'm surprised they didn't realize that if Danny Green wins with the Lakers, that also mean LeBron wins and is another player who has won championships with three different teams

[@MrDiMES123]

Connor O'Brien espn does not love Lebron .... they have had many analysts whose careeer was made to hate on him with Bayleess, whitlock, chris,etc

[@connorobrien8763]

@@MrDiMES123 what does an entertainment business love? Entertaining topics that they can milk for slow sports days. What topic have they ever used as much as LeBron James?

[@MrDiMES123]

Connor O'Brien why wouldn’t you talk about the face of the league? There are actual people who only watch the nba for just Lebron James, either to support or hate. The majority of fans are casual and do not care about non recognizable players. Lebron is the most recognizable face of the league much like Micheal Jordan was.

[@connorobrien8763]

@@MrDiMES123 that has nothing to do with our original point.

[@jirom4fabul93]

Green is an underrated 3pt shooter

[@cgman9886]

3:36 who is that laker with the long as last name ?😂😂

[@ezbread14]

CG MAN greek freak brother

[@cgman9886]

Nice thanks guys👍 all the Lakers need now is gelo all set 😂😂😂

[@42Keez]

@@cgman9886 if melo stops growing he can run point

[@dontloveme8784]

@@42Keez he's gonna run point regardless lol