?Just Got Too Handsy? That?s All?: Former NBA Champion Backs Draymond Green After Jordan Poole Punch as Warriors Star Avoids Suspension

Draymond Green has received a lot of negative attention following a physical altercation with his teammate Jordan Poole. NBA fans and critics have criticized the Golden State Warriors forward for attacking his teammate in anger. Green and Poole got into a verbal argument which escalated when Draymond punched Poole in the face. Recently, former NBA champion Iman Shumpert spoke in favor of Green and downplayed the four-time All-Star’s action following his lapse of judgement.

The Golden State Warriors decided to handle the violent incident between Green and Poole internally. Draymond Green apologized to Poole and the Warriors team following the incident. It was believed that the four-time NBA champ might receive a suspension after the video of the incident went viral. However, the Warriors showed trust in Green and decided to hand him a fine instead of a suspension.

Iman Shumpert backs Draymond Green

Imam Shumpert recently discussed the violent altercation between Green and Poole during a recent interview with VLAD TV. Shumpert did not hear about the incident initially. However, he spoke in favor of Green after finding out what had happened.

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The former Cleveland Cavaliers guard stated that Green probably went too far. The 32-year-old said, “That’s what I’m saying they probably just spilled over too hard, went into the locker room, probably just got too handsy, that’s all.”

Shumpert further suggested that it was something that Draymond Green and Jordan Poole could work out of and continue to play together as teammates. Both the Warriors stars contributed to the 2021-22 championship win alongside Stephen Curry. Thus, their presence is quite crucial for Golden State’s success next season.

Shumpert went on to say that aggression in sports is pretty natural. And there’s no need to make a big deal out of a brawl between teammates. That’s pretty common in an intense sport like basketball.

Green avoids suspension

The Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr recently admitted that the team management discussed the issue thoroughly in the presence of Green, Poole, and Stephen Curry. While Green announced a break for a few days, the 32-year-old will join the Warriors during Thursday’s practice. Draymond Green will have to pay a fine and will not be suspended. He will also be available for the final pre-season game on October 14.

Kerr and Stephen Curry would hope to bring the team together again before the start of the 2022-23 season against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 18.

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Hopefully, Green and Poole will be able to find their chemistry again and contribute to the team’s success this season. The Golden State Warriors are the defending champions, and they would hope to win another ring in the NBA in 2022-23.