Former NBA player Robert Horry has given his verdict on the Draymond Green-Jordan Poole clash. Days after the altercation took place, the former Los Angeles Lakers player spoke about it in the latest episode of the Big Shot Bob Podcast. Ever since the video of the incident was leaked, fans have been speculating Green’s intention behind the violent approach. Additionally, many NBA stars have called out Green for his actions and expressed their displeasure. Consequently, Horry too has joined the bandwagon and condemned Green’s behavior. The latest episode of the podcast was released on October 14, 2022.
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In the episode, Robert Horry, along with co-hosts Brandon Harper and Rob Jenners analyzed the leaked video and broke down both the players’ actions. Harper stated that Green should be the one to shoulder the blame. However, he clarified that he didn’t meant for the hit. Harper explained that if the a person is going to walk up to someone and chest bump him, then the first instinct would be to push him off. Therefore, he said that the fight started with Green. In complete agreement with Harper, the seven-time NBA champion said that Poole didn’t appear to push Green with much force.
“When you really push someone, or you…man just back up. You know…not thinking enough. He did the backup and he kind of turned his head like, ‘Man, look at this clown’. And then Draymond hit him and attacked him. If you’ve watch closely, in the video, when Poole is on like slumped up against the wall Draymond is…attacks him gets on top of him,” said Horry.
Robert Horry comes up with the perfect punishment idea for Draymond Green
Several days after the altercation took place, the Golden State Warriors announced that Draymond Green have been fined with an undisclosed amount. Additionally, the team stated that Green will not be suspended and will take part in the practices. It was also revealed that Green has apologized to the team, including Jordan Poole and his family. However, many are not on board with the decision and Robert Horry can be counted in that crowd.
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The former Los Angeles Lakers player mentioned that Green has gotten away with everything he has done to date. According to Horry, the right punishment for Green would be to exclude him from the ring ceremony. Because, he felt that the ring ceremony is the one night every NBA player wants to shine.
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“As Warriors, they’d be like, ‘Yo! Draymond you can’t come to this event. We’ll give you a ring next week after your first game suspension on ring night,’ and that’s they way you know to make him open his eyes,” said Horry. However, clearly Warriors had no intentions of doing so. Not only did Draymond celebrate receiving the fourth ring of his career, but also took major part in a blow out victory against Lakers on opening day of the season.