There’s a love story in the NBA that never gets old—Draymond Green and fouls. They’ve been inseparable for years. Wherever Green goes, fouls follow. But sometimes, just sometimes, it feels like the referees have a little too much fun at his expense. Almost like he’s guilty for simply existing. Monday night was no different. Despite a solid 119-101 win over the Charlotte Hornets, the 35-year-old Warriors veteran couldn’t shake off his frustration with the officials. And honestly, who could blame him?

The Dubs legend hit a double-double vs. the Hornets, However, he found himself in the referee’s crosshairs—again. After a missed three from LaMelo Ball, he got physical while boxing out Tidjane Salaun. Too physical, apparently. The result? A flagrant 1 and a technical foul. But here’s the thing—Green wasn’t just battling Salaun. He was battling the whistle. And judging by his expression, he didn’t hide his frustration.

Speaking with Baron Davis on The Draymond Green Show, Steve Kerr’s strongest soldier spewed out his disappointment. His stance was clear: he feels that the officials often hold a slightly biased approach around him. Never in his favor though! “I was literally looking eye to eye watching me get tripped, and I felt so hard. I was so mad. I’m like, ‘Yo, you not gonna call it? You just watch me get tripped. You watch me get tripped,” Draymond recalled the moment. The 35YO added: “He said to me… He was like, ‘No, he didn’t try to trip you.’ I said, but I don’t always try to foul.” 

Meanwhile, Baron Davis teased Dray and said: “If you are clumsy, you are clumsy. He trips somebody, he trips!” 

Green further noted: “I don’t care if he tried to trip me or not. He tripped me.” It is easy to understand that the tech and the flagrant foul didn’t sit well with the star. “Oh yeah, Draymond tried to elbow you in the— yeah, but he elbowed me in the head. I don’t care what he tried to do. He elbowed me in the head,” he continued expressing his discontent.

“So if that’s a flagrant one and I didn’t try to, why are all these times I get elbowed in the head and rough say, oh, it wasn’t intentional? Ain’t tried to. I don’t understand that. I understand, and I know why, right?” Draymond Green concluded the conversation. He is unabashedly accusing the officials of their biased behavior which doesn’t do him any good. Instead keeps adding to his list of career fouls.

This was his 12th of the season, marking eleven straight years with double-digit techs. At this point, it’s just part of the package. It’s what makes Draymond, well… Draymond. But here’s the thing—Draymond Green promised to be the “kinder, gentler” version. Before the season, he promised Baron Davis he’d stay under 10. Maybe even eight. Safe to say, that promise didn’t age well.

Meanwhile, Tuesday’s game vs. the New York Knicks saw history repeat itself. Surely, Dray blames the referees for their decisions on the court. But truly, at times it’s hard to overlook what the 35-year-old does on the court.

Draymond Green goes bulldozer mode vs. Knicks

With 2:04 on the clock in the fourth quarter of the game, the New York Knicks shooting guard Josh Hart picked a defensive rebound. It was their hopeful attempt at bridging the gap vs. the Golden State Warriors. Stephen Curry was dominant at the Garden once again. There was no way that the Knickerbockers were going to resist them from winning. But then, Draymond Green chased Hart and turned his bulldozer mode on. Within seconds, the Knicks hoopster was on the ground thrown down like a bowling pin.

Fans took to social media and called Green’s move “reckless.” Josh Hart could’ve been injured but luckily he wasn’t. And Draymond? Oh, he ended up picking a personal foul for his rash move. For NY losing Josh Hart would’ve been a major blow as they are dealing with an injured Karl-Anthony Towns.

Well, Draymond Green promised a softer side this season—but old habits die hard. From flagrant fouls to bulldozing Knicks, he’s still living rent-free in the referee’s mind. Sure, he blames the whistles, and maybe he’s got a point. But with 12 techs and counting, it’s clear—Draymond Green isn’t changing anytime soon. And honestly, would we want him to? Maybe yes, or maybe no. You decide!