With the new NBA season on the way, teams are prepping their stars with training camps and pre-season games. But it looks like some teams might have a hard time getting off on the right foot. In particular, the Golden State Warriors. During the Warriors training camp; two players, Draymond Green and Jordan Poole ended up getting into a physical altercation.
The two players went chest to chest with each other and Poole ended up pushing Green to get him out of his face. And as soon as Poole shoved him, Green punched him in the face.
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Draymond Green to take some time off
According to sources, Poole’s behavior and attitude towards the team had changed over time. And it was reportedly because Poole was looking for a lucrative contract extension with the team.?
According to sources, Draymond Green said he’s going to step away from the team for the next few days. Green apologized to his teammates on Thursday, publicly on Saturday, and will now take some time to recalibrate.?
Current and former players both have chimed in on the controversy. NBA analysts around the league gave their opinions on the situation as well.?
In aftermath of practice altercation, Warriors' Draymond Green says he is going to step away from the team for the next few days. Green apologized to teammates on Thursday, publicly Saturday, and will take some more time to recalibrate.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 8, 2022
But fans were in absolute disbelief when they heard this news. Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:?
Is this considered his punishment? That’s a gift for a veteran to take some time off and not have to practice https://t.co/I1Bk9qzobq
— Bulls Central (@BullsCentralYT) October 8, 2022
Crazy anyone else does that it’s a night in jail
— Kal (@M3ssiFan) October 8, 2022
https://twitter.com/LouAye_/status/1578811193317560322?s=20&t=H1undv0KNZAODwgDyMFaFw
https://twitter.com/4pfwhodat/status/1578810934721933313?s=20&t=H1undv0KNZAODwgDyMFaFw
Agreed. I’d trade Draymond at this point . He’s older and he’s going to be horrible for team chemistry , especially if they plan om@resigning Jordan Poole .
— Uelo (@iPodPaperGlitch) October 8, 2022
https://twitter.com/mikeinmarlton/status/1578811517805670400?s=20&t=H1undv0KNZAODwgDyMFaFw
Fans around the league were clearly not happy with how this situation has been dealt with so far. While some fans are siding with Draymond Green, some are on Jordan Poole’s side.?
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Fans pick sides on who is right
But a physical altercation, that too between teammates who have just come off from winning another NBA championship is sure to put a strain on their relationship and team chemistry.?
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Instead, after the assault took place and the two were separated, Poole reportedly went on to finish practice. The Golden State Warriors’ front office is yet to make a public decision regarding any potential punishment for Draymond Green.?
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