Draymond Green and Chris Paul’s decade long rivalry is now becoming bonhomie in the Golden State Warriors. Even Green’s latest remarks reflect an unexpected shift in his attitude toward Paul. With the next season on the horizon, the change of heart is already ushering in a new chapter in the duo’s gameplan.
Draymond Green and Chris Paul were famous for their ferocious on-court confrontations and passionate feud. Green even graded his dislike for Paul to “Eleven!” on a scale of one to 10. He did, however, admit that this deep-seated conflict was a sign of respect. This acknowledgment indicates a significant shift in Green’s viewpoint, as he moves from opponent to teammate.
Draymond Green supports Chris Paul through a controversial statement
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During a recent episode of Oddball with Amin Elhassan and Charlotte Wilder, Draymond Green’s fresh comments were discussed threadbare. The GSW star player had emphasized on his plan to assist his new colleague in realizing his long-held desire to win an NBA championship. “I look at this as one of the most important years of my career,” Green said. “It?s not to redeem anything about Draymond. My goal is that we can help Chris Paul get his first championship.”
During the conversation, Amin Elhassan asked, “Do you think Draymond Green has that?” To which Charlotte Wilder replied, “He can be when he wants to but he doesn’t seem to want to in the case of the gentleman over my left [Chris Paul].”
She further spoke about Green’s comment and said, “This is the rudest nicest thing I have ever heard, and when I read that I was like ‘Oh my god!’ “
Why did Green and Paul have a beef?
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The origins of their enmity can be traced back to Green’s statements in 2020. Green had publicly declared his hate for Paul and said Paul was attempting to divide him from Stephen Curry.
But now the two NBA veterans with a lengthy history of feuding are starting on an unexpected adventure as Golden State Warriors colleagues. Green admits their hatred in the past but is willing to move ahead highlighting their ability to have adult talks and collaborate.
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