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Draymond Green Pranked on Anthony Davis New TBS Series

Published 8 April 2026

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green became the unwitting star of a heated prank on the premiere episode of "Foul Play with Anthony Davis," a new hidden-camera series hosted by Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis. The episode aired Monday night on TBS, following the NCAA men's basketball championship game, with additional streams on TNT and truTV.

Davis, assisted by Lakers teammate LeBron James and agent Rich Paul, orchestrated the setup to catch Green off guard. Paul escorted Green to what appeared to be a legitimate business meeting with actors posing as investors discussing a $100 million cash commitment for a venture. From a control room nearby, Davis and James directed the scenario, aiming to provoke a reaction from Green, known for his intense competitiveness.

The meeting started calmly as the actors pitched the opportunity, but tensions rose when they pressed Green on his finances and began yelling accusations that he lacked the funds. Green, visibly frustrated, pushed back firmly. "Number one, you guys should stop yelling. I'm a grown-ass man," he said. As the actors persisted, suggesting he could not afford the deal and referencing his on-court reputation,...

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