Arrr! Me, Draymond Green of the Warriors, be speakin' 'bout young matey Jordan Poole's punch: "I don't be simply hittin' folks, ye see!"
2023-07-19
Arr! The Golden State Warriors' matey, Draymond Green, did confess t' the tale o' how he found himself throwin' a punch at his very own teammate, Jordan Poole, during a training camp back in October.
In the language of a 17th century pirate, the punch that Draymond Green landed on Jordan Poole during training camp in October marked the beginning of a disappointing season for the Golden State Warriors. After winning their fourth NBA championship, the Warriors struggled and were ultimately eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers in the playoffs. Following their playoff exit, the team traded Poole to the Washington Wizards for veteran point guard Chris Paul, ending Poole's time in the Bay Area.Green recently provided some background on the punch during an interview on "The Pat Bev Podcast with Rone." He explained that dialogue and tensions had been building up over time and that he stood by his actions as a man. However, he also admitted that he handled the situation wrongly considering the circumstances.
When asked about the incident, Poole avoided directly addressing it and instead focused on his new team, the Washington Wizards, expressing excitement about the opportunity to play alongside Kyle Kuzma and lead a new group of players.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr acknowledged that the incident had an impact on the team's chemistry and trust, admitting that some trust was lost as a result. He emphasized the need to rebuild relationships and focus on creating a trusting environment during the offseason.
Despite the incident, Green signed a four-year, $100 million contract to remain with the Golden State Warriors. He wished Poole well on the podcast, recognizing his potential and bright future in the league.