The NBA world never forgets. A fresh chapter seems to get added just when the Draymond Green and Jordan Poole conflict seems to be coming to a close. And whenever there is a fresh statement on the incident, people begin to express their dissatisfaction with the situation. Stephen A. Smith?presented his insights into the altercation, which caused the incident to once more draw attention from fans.
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NBA fans were disappointed following the news that no harsh punishment was taken against Draymond Green, with many expecting the veteran to be suspended for a few games. Some believe that this is because there were no serious injuries to Jordan Poole. And within a few days after the event, Poole was seen back in action on the court during the Warriors’ pre-season games. However, there are still some doubts about the punch. Some believe it was far nastier than depicted.
Stephen A. Smith, the well-known NBA analyst revealed the “vicious”?details about the infamous jab.
Stephen A. Smith shares details about Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole
During a conversation about the Poole incident. Smith said, “I was told Jordan Poole was knocked out. That’s how vicious the blow was.” Because of the leaked footage of the incident, everyone seemed to agree on this. The footage, which was released by TMZ Sports, sparked outrage among NBA fans.
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Jan 3, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts after a play against the Miami Heat in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
It is difficult to determine from the footage why the incident occurred. However, the two Golden State Warriors stars clashed, with Green hitting Poole, which caused Poole to tumble to the ground. NBA Central posted a tweet about Smith’s details on the incident. Fans quickly began to express their opinions on the new development:
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Press charges for assault. Such a weak league to let Draymond get away with this. It’s literally a crime caught on tape. Get it right NBA.
— William (@William_Stocks2) October 12, 2022
If I’m JP and this isn’t true I’m demanding they release the rest of the tape
What do I have to lose at this point?
— J (@mindjitsu) October 12, 2022
he literally went back out and got shots up after practice.. they wouldn’t have let him if he was knocked out.
— Chaz (@ChazNBA) October 12, 2022
He buckled to the ground. It’s clear he was, even if for the slightest second, knocked out. Idk how anyone who watches the video says differently but hey
— Cman Wise 🇺🇸🍊 (@WisemanC45) October 13, 2022
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Draymond Green was subsequently fined by the organization for his actions. He then said he would take a self-imposed hiatus from the team for a few days, but is expected to be back ahead of the new season.
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