The violent altercation between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole has shocked the fans of the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors cemented themselves as a dynasty last year as they clinched their fourth title in the last eight years. Green has been an integral part of all four championships as a role player. While Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson share the scoring load, Green takes care of his defensive and passing duties. His versatility helped head coach Steve Kerr to use a small and quick line up which became very effective.
However, not many consider Green to be a superstar in the league. Many feel that his success is pretty much contingent on the contributions of superstars like Curry, Thompson, and Kevin Durant. Jordan Poole, on the other hand, has recently become one of the stars of the Warriors. He was dubbed as the ‘Third Splash Bro’ for his ability to make shots so effortlessly.
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Poole had a breakout season with the Warriors last season. And with his performances on the court fans started comparing him with the sharpshooter Curry. Many felt Poole would be the heir to Curry.
Kwame Brown on the altercation between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole
The contracts of Draymond Green and Jordan Poole are up for an extension. Poole has a better chance of getting what he wants as he looks set to be the future of the organization. Green, on the other hand, hasn’t had the best of forms last season despite the Warriors’ success. Last season, he averaged 7.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 7 assists per game. As per reports, the situation with their contract extensions played a part in the altercation.
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Many analysts, NBA stars, and former players have given their opinion about the leaked video of the incident.?Now, former #1 pick Kwame Brown has given his take on the whole ordeal. “I’ve seen fights like that happen all the time. And what I would say to Draymond Green is to be very m*****f*****g careful first of all. Because for that footage to get out, y’all got a rat in your organization,” Brown said.
Even though Brown stated it is normal for teammates to fight, he admitted one would not punch someone who is an important player in the team. He also stated that Green’s punch looked personal to him.
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According to reports, the Warriors’ general manager Bob Myers stated that disciplinary actions would be handled internally and did not believe it would result in Green being suspended for any regular season games. But the leaked video does not help Green’s cause.
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