Former NFL MVP quarterback Cam Newton believes the NBA's toughness can't compare to the NFL's, and he cited Warriors star Draymond Green as an example to support his point.
On the latest “4th & 1 Podcast,” Newton touches on Green's performance for Michigan State football in 2011 and explains why he has a level of grit to play on the gridiron not seen in even the toughest NBA players. I explained in detail why it is necessary. A spring game to prove the point.
“It's a different type of tough sport, it's a contact sport,” Newton said. “Hey, the block is going to get blown away.
“[I’ve seen] This take, [and] We couldn't wait to talk about it, but we [saw] Draymond Green, who was labeled as a “tough guy” in the NBA, was doing it when Michigan State was really bad. Let's just keep it about money. ”
There's no disputing whether Green, who stands 6-foot-6 and weighs 230 pounds, has the right size for both the hardwood and gridiron, and the forward wore his No. 83 jersey more than a decade ago. He proved that when he lined up as a tight end for the game. Spartans.
But for Newton, it takes more than just a special physique to make it in the NFL.
“Right now, I'm talking about LeBron being able to play at Alabama, Zion (Williamson) being able to play at Alabama, guys like Anthony Edwards being able to play in a Power Five SEC team and be a threat?'” Newton added. “I'm talking about guys that have to be prepared.
“Obviously, these guys are over 6-foot-7. I don't even know if LeBron is going to play receiver. His body structure is very Jadeveon Clowney, very JJ Watt. Do you understand what I'm saying?
In Green's only appearance on the gridiron, the four-time NBA champion was called for a false start on the first play and got stuck at the line on the second play (but was called for pass interference).
Perhaps Green's first (and only) impression on the football field wasn't the best, but he ultimately became a two-sport athlete at Michigan State like very few players. I tried to become Newton believes it would not have been possible in the pros. level.
“What I'm saying is there aren't 30 basketball players that can come into the National Football League and be a threat. They can play, but we're talking about a threat,” Newton said. Told.
“I agree with you, but there are definitely less than 30 football players who can step into the NBA and be a threat rather than a player, could they even make a team? Yes.”
Now, after an illustrious career that has seen plenty of nerves and tough moments, Green can afford to give his football career another go and prove Newton wrong.
After all, he is known for wanting to prove that he is one of the few bad boys left in the NBA.
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