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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

Despite his contributions to the many triumphs of the legendary Warriors dynasty, Draymond Green has, over the years, garnered quite a lot of infamy. At the heart of the Warriors icon’s ill repute is his conduct. The 4x- NBA champion has infamously gotten into altercations with his teammates and opponents alike. Now, as another NBA star landed in an infamous situation similar to that of Dray, the Warriors star has turned the heads of the fans by empathizing with the former. Adding to the excitement of the fans, Dray has also said some firm words about the Warriors’ forthcoming game.

Prior to the much-awaited play-in games, Draymond Green surprised the NBA fans with certain remarks on Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert. Fuelling the Dub Nation’s hopes for the playoffs, Dray has also issued a warning to their playoff opponents, the Sacramento Kings.

Draymond Green surprises the fans with a frank admission and a stern warning

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Draymond Green had last year infamously punched his teammate Jordan Poole. Among the crowd that rushed to call out Dray was Rudy Gobert, who famously tweeted “Insecurity is always loud.”?A year later, Gobert however, channelized his inner Draymond Green and threw a punch at his teammate Kyle Anderson.

Dray quickly gave it back to the suspended star and threw at him the exact same words he had used to ridicule Dray last year. However, Draymond Green remarked that Kyle Anderson’s words were provocative in the first place. “He gained a little respect from me because he stood up for himself,” said Dray alluding to Rudy Gobert.

After admitting that his rival Rudy Gobert earned his respect, the Warriors forward went on to issue a stern warning to the Sacramento Kings. The playoff clash of the North Californian franchises is special for numerous reasons as Draymond Green and co. will horns against people who were once their kith and kin.

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“Congratulations to see the Sacramento Kings. Thats dope to see, happy for Mike Brown, happy for Leandro Barbosa, the vet. All Golden State Warriors guys. Happy for those guys. That stops now. It’s time to go now,” said Green expressing his determination to face some former members of the Golden State fraternity.

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This playoff game is also special as California will witness the clash between the capital and the bay area. Given the presence of former Warriors members on the Kings, and the cultural significance, the playoff game can better be dubbed as the ‘clash of the cousins.’ Though Green warned his cousins, the Warriors have a burden on their shoulders as this might be their final run as a dynasty.

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The Warriors go into the series knowing they have to win at Golden 1 to advance. They have every reason to bring it. This could be their last run if they don?t. And if they let their cousins up north end their run, they might never hear the end of it,” said a report on Athletic.

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