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May 3, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts after a basket during the second half in game two of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
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May 3, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts after a basket during the second half in game two of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
The defending champions, the Golden State Warriors are in a bit of hot soup right now. Reports emerged that Draymond Green had punched his 23-year-old Jordan Poole in a scuffle during training. And at the same time, a veteran of the team is facing flak for defending the four-time champ for his actions.
There was massive news coming out from the Warriors’ training camp as were reports of a scuffle. Several reports suggest that there was a physical altercation between Green and Poole. Green even reportedly struck Poole, and both players were said to be pushing and shoving each other. And they had to be separated by their teammates. The reports also stated that the Warriors are thinking of taking action against Green.
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At the same time, Warriors veteran and former Finals MVP Andre Iguodala seemed to come out and defended Green. He tweeted, “And it?s family business with my bro @Money23Green too?”
NBA fans criticize former Finals MVP for coming to the aid of Draymond Green
NBA fans were not happy seeing Iggy coming to Draymond Green’s aid. Many suggested that he should be taking control of the situation and try to fix the issue. Here are some of the best reactions from NBA Twitter:
You better clean this mess up https://t.co/CG3Ht5V9Q3
— iAmDreasjon🌎 (@EazeBellamy34) October 6, 2022
Aka it was Draymonds fault and Rich Paul is tryna spin it.
— Jake (@JakeMarc23) October 6, 2022
— Jacky Bean (@jackybean) October 6, 2022
Draymond when Poole said “lebron isn’t the goat” pic.twitter.com/JpqP4HpS2K
— AB (@WayToo6ixy) October 6, 2022
— charles (@charlesbcgc) October 6, 2022
You’re already earning your money. Unfortunately it’s just preseason and a you got a looonnngggg season ahead. 😆
— K.Ella (@Yay_Arreeeaaaaa) October 6, 2022
— dwally (@thawisconsinkid) October 6, 2022
https://twitter.com/gleejoseph2/status/1577878397476388864?s=20&t=m6a10akufP3a4m5JZo-grw
I need you to go on Twitter and defend me pic.twitter.com/yyHZRZfFrz
— Kris (@5kl) October 6, 2022
— cb💰⛹🏽 (@seaside1776) October 6, 2022
Is history repeating itself with the Warriors?
This is not the first time something like this has happened with the Golden State Warriors. Back in 2018, the Warriors had won their second title in a row and were looking to complete a three-peat. And they were facing the Los Angeles Clippers.
It was the last play of the game and Green tried to make a play and he ended up fumbling it. What he didn’t see was that Kevin Durant was calling for the ball and he wanted to take the last shot. As the stars went to the bench, an argument between the two started.
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The two were verbal with each other and they had to be pulled away by their teammates. Furthermore, the Warriors suspended Green for a game for his actions. Many experts claim that this is why Durant subsequently left the Warriors.
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It will be interesting to see whether the Warriors take any action against Green, as they likely cannot afford another breakup of their team. Especially so when Poole is arguably on his way to becoming a superstar in his own right.
Should the Golden State Warriors punish Draymond Green for the incident? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
