Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is never shy about speaking his mind, and he sounded off on the state of the game early on Saturday morning during All-Star Weekend in San Francisco. Green called the modern NBA "very boring" and explained why he loves to compete against LeBron James.

Players and fans have expressed their disinterest following the underwhelming event, and Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has been leading the charge. Green joined TNT as an analyst during All-Star weekend and had strong words for the NBA's idea to group the winning team from the Rising Stars into the revamped All-Star tournament.

Dalton Knecht of the Los Angeles Lakers responds to Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green's blunt take about the Rising Stars.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht laughed off Draymond Green saying the Rising Stars don't believe in the NBA All-Star Game.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green recently expressed significant dissatisfaction with the current NBA style of play, labeling it "boring" and lacking the strategic complexity of past eras.

The Golden State Warriors were put on alert after the Los Angeles Lakers made a blockbuster trade to land Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic. After reportedly calling all around the NBA, the Warriors settled on Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler as their major trade deadline acquisition.

Green talked about a recent Golden State game against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, and how it was “refreshing” to go against a thinker like James — who is notorious

Green's rant has caused many discussions around the league, but the most prominent has been a direct response from one of the Rising Stars. Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht led Candace's Rising Stars with eight points in a loss to Shaq's OGs and had a strong response to Green's comments.

Knecht was notably traded to the Charlotte Hornets before the NBA trade deadline, but the deal was rescinded after the Lakers found issues with Mark Williams ' physical. Now back in Los Angeles, the rookie wing is appearing in his first NBA All-Star Weekend.

“It’s Draymond. He’s just talking” Dalton Knecht on Draymond Green’s criticism of the Rising Stars playing on Sunday night @FanDuel | #nbaallstar pic.twitter.com/ZnSjAlZuch

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is never shy about speaking his mind, and he sounded off on the state of the game early on Saturday morning during All-Star Weekend in San Francisco. Green called the modern NBA "very boring" and explained why he loves to compete against LeBron James.

LeBron James has millions of fans, but he also has millions of haters. That's the nature of the business when you are a globally recognized athlete. Given his high-profile nature a