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Draymond Green Hails USC's JuJu Watkins as the Next Michael Jordan
17 Nov
Summary
- Draymond Green compares JuJu Watkins' influence to Michael Jordan
- Watkins' signature bun hairstyle likened to Jordan's iconic "Be Like Mike" campaign
- Green praises Watkins' dominant performance against UConn in 2024
In November 2025, Draymond Green, the star player for the Golden State Warriors, has drawn comparisons between rising basketball talent JuJu Watkins and NBA legend Michael Jordan. Green, who has been a vocal supporter of Watkins, discussed the USC Trojans guard's signature bun hairstyle and how it is reminiscent of the "Be Like Mike" campaign that boosted Jordan's popularity among children in the 1990s.
"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." Green's praise speaks volumes about Watkins' potential and the impact she is having on young basketball fans.
The Warriors star also recalled Watkins' dominant performance against the UConn Huskies in December 2024, saying, "I'm not sure there can be a more dominant game. Crosstown rival, the No. 1 team in the country. She was dominant on both sides of the ball." Green's constant presence and support for Watkins on the "On The Rise" TV series further underscores his belief in the Trojans guard's abilities.
