Draymond Green compares Giannis Antetokounmpo to Myles Garrett on podcast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 1:35 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Draymond Green featured Myles Garrett as the NFL comparison for Giannis Antetokounmpo during a recent podcast episode. Green highlighted Garrett's power and skill, drawing parallels between the NFL star and the NBA two-time MVP. He previously compared Steph Curry and Anthony Edwards to Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson. Garrett’s performance in the NFL and Antetokounmpo's consistent play in the NBA further supported the comparison. Antetokounmpo aims for a strong start with the Miami Heat next season, while Garrett is recovering from an injury sustained early in the current NFL season.
- •Draymond Green names Myles Garrett as Giannis Antetokounmpo's NFL counterpart.
- •Garrett was voted the top player in the NFL by his peers.
- •Antetokounmpo is set to play for the Miami Heat next season.
- •Garrett is recovering from an early season injury.
- •Green also compared Steph Curry and Anthony Edwards to NFL quarterbacks.
- 1:35 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Not another guy in the NBA’ – Draymond Green names Myles Garrett as Giannis Antetokounmpo’s NFL comparison
"Draymond Green decided to introduce a fun episode on his podcast by finding the NFL comparisons of NBA players. After giving Steph Curry and Anthony Edwards as Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson as their NFL comp, the four-time champion shared Giannis Antetokounmpo’s NFL comparison as Defensive end Myles Garrett.
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