Despite a “Knock Out” Punch, Jordan Poole Forgives Draymond Green? Reports Suggest He Wasn’t “Comfortable” With Suspension for the 4X NBA Champion

Golden State Warriors stars Draymond Green and Jordan Poole were involved in a physical altercation in a training session a few days ago in which Draymond Green punched Jordan Poole in the face. However, the Warriors decided not to suspend Green and instead imposed a fine on him. Green is currently on a self-imposed hiatus away from the team. Poole, however, played in a few pre-season games for the Warriors already, before being rested against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr recently revealed that the franchise discussed and came up with the decision to fine Green for his conduct. The process also involved Green and Poole, who spoke to each other about the incident. Stephen Curry, according to Kerr, played a crucial role in these discussions.

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It’s fair to say that Poole has been a true professional since the incident. He has reportedly taken the high road since being punched by the four-time champion. ESPN’s Marc Spears recently reported that Pole, among other Warriors stars, didn’t feel it was necessary to suspend Green.

Jordan Poole felt Draymond Green’s suspension wasn’t necessary

ESPN journalist Marc Spears revealed the Warriors’ dressing room’s feelings towards the veteran forward. Spears said that Poole, among other players, wasn’t comfortable with Green being suspended.

“Poole and Draymond spoke in front of the team a couple days ago and Poole didn’t think it was necessary that Draymond get a suspension,” Spears said.

“And with that in mind, with what Poole and the teammates thought, ownership and the front office decide that Green would not be suspended, that there would be an undisclosed fine,” Spears continued.

“But while Green hasn’t been suspended, he’s been away from the team for over a week now. So in a sense, you could maybe even look at that as a suspension, being away.” 

Spears then went on to praise Jordan Poole, who has acted very professionally since the incident. Moreover, Poole started in the Golden State Warriors’ pre-season loss against the Los Angeles Lakers and scored 25 points, the most by a Warrior.

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Marc Spears added that Draymond Green is in a good shape, both mentally and physically. This is undoubtedly good news for the Warriors, who will look forward to ending their pre-season on a high with a win against the Denver Nuggets.

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Moses Moody and JyMychal Green powered the Warriors to their third pre-season win against the Portland Trail Blazers, despite the absence of Stephen Curry and Poole, who were rested for the game. The Warriors face the Los Angeles Lakers in the opening game of the regular season next week.