Draymond Green Gives JuJu Watkins Massive Michael Jordan Compliment Amid Surging Stardom

Draymond Green Gives JuJu Watkins Massive Michael Jordan Compliment
Draymond Green Gives JuJu Watkins Massive Michael Jordan Compliment. (Image Source: Imagn)

Draymond Green gave JuJu Watkins one of the highest praises for a young basketball player, as he compared her influence to that of Michael Jordan. The Warriors star gave the USC Trojans guard her flowers in "On The Rise's" second season.

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Green talked about Watkins' signature bun hairstyle while comparing her to one of the greatest players of all time.

"The bun, to be like JuJu," Green said. "It's like I wanna be like Mike. We all grew wanting to be like Mike. She is having that type of effect on the game."
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The Warriors star referenced the "Be Like Mike" campaign that boosted Michael Jordan's popularity among children to tremendous heights. Jordan participated in the "Be Like Mike" as the signature brand ambassador for Gatorade in 1991.

The advertisement was very popular among the children as it featured MJ playing basketball with kids and had a catchy jingle. Jordan became an inspiration and a role model for many children during his career. He has inspired many young kids who have gone on to become NBA stars, the late and great Kobe Bryant being one of them.

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So, Green's praise, comparing JuJu Watkins' influence on young girls to that of MJ, speaks volumes about the Trojan guard's potential and the impact she has on people each time she steps onto the court.

Draymond Green once repped JuJu Watkins in an NBA game

Draymond Green is a big JuJu Watkins supporter, which is one of the reasons for his constant presence in "On The Rise's" second season. The Warriors star has often praised the Trojans guard using his platform and once he repped her during an NBA game.

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On Jan. 25 2025, the Lakers secured a 119-108 win over the Warriors, Green, who was out with a calf injury for that game, was seen wearing a JuJu Watkins shirt. It was black t-shirt with a cartoonish graphic in the front withb Watkins' face.

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In the second episode of the second season of "On The Rise", Draymond Green recalled his memories of the Trojans' 72-70 win over the UConn Huskies on oon Dec. 21, 2024. He praised Watkins for her dominant performace in the game.

"I’m not sure there can be a more dominant game," he said. "Crosstown rival, the No. 1 team in the country. She was dominant on both sides of the ball."

Fans can watch all the four episodes of "On The Rise's" second season on Peacock.

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