The internet has broken many things.Attention spans.Comment sections.And apparently… Draymond Green’s jump shot.
Yes, the Warriors’ emotional engine himself has admitted that a viral meme didn’t just roast him it lived rent-free in his head.And the results showed up on the stat sheet.
When One Meme Changed Everything
Back in 2018, NBA Twitter did what NBA Twitter does best: it found a screenshot.Draymond Green mid-shot.
Arms stiff.Form… questionable.Someone added a backpack.
The caption?“He shoots like he’s got a backpack on.”And just like that, a meme was born.
Draymond Saw It. Draymond Felt It. Draymond Struggled.
Years later, Green admitted the joke actually got to him.“My jump shot went to hell the moment that meme came out.”No deflection.No excuses.
Just honesty.For a guy known for mental toughness, trash talk, and chaos, the internet finally landed a clean hit.
The Numbers Back Him Up (Unfortunately)
In 2016, he shot 38% from deep, averaged 14 points, finished 7th in MVP voting, and played a key role in the Warriors’ historic 73-9 season.
After the meme went viral?From 2019 to 2022, Green shot below 30% from three, sometimes barely cracking the high 20s.Same player.Same system.Different confidence.
This Wasn’t Supposed to Happen
Draymond wasn’t some non-shooter who randomly got hot.At Michigan State, he hit 37% from three, took over three attempts per game, and showed legit range.
Golden State didn’t accidentally draft him.The shot was always there.Until the internet decided it wasn’t.
Draymond Admitting This Is the Real Plot Twist
Most athletes would laugh it off.Or deny it.Or pretend memes don’t matter.Draymond did the opposite.
He admitted the internet won a round.And somehow, that honesty might be his most human moment yet.
Final Take
Did a backpack meme really mess up an NBA champion’s jump shot?According to Draymond Green himself…Yes.
At least for a while.
And honestly?
That might be the most relatable thing he’s ever said.