Draymond Green attacks Jordan Poole during practice
Draymond Green caught on malicious attack video Jordan Poole during NBA practice earlier this week, and now Green’s reps say that’s because Poole has acted differently since winning the NBA title.
Video, taken by TMZ, showing Green as he roughly punches Poole in the face, allegedly after some trash talk in reality. Poole was unhurt from the fight, however Green is currently facing suspension for the assault.
Video of Draymond Green’s Wild Haymaker punch in the face of teammate Jordan Poole during practice goes viral
The two can be seen stepping on top of each other before Green’s chest collided with Poole, causing the younger player to push him. That’s when Green punches Poole in the face.
Draymond Green is out of line. You are not Michael Jordan, this is not “The Last Dance”. Jordan Poole is younger than you, smaller than you, and you wouldn’t have won chips without him. At this point, Draymond is proving his “toughness” to himself and no one else.pic.twitter.com/SUju1LtKYr
– Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) October 7, 2022
Other Warriors players can be seen immediately rushing in to stop the argument as Green stands on Poole, before the short video clip is cut.
The video reveals just how intense NBA practice sessions can be, with Green being a known aggressive player on the field.
Green, 6’6 and 230 lbs tall, is a formidable physical force, so that punch must be painful.
Warriors General Manager Bob Myers tries to resolve incident, Green faces suspension for assault
Warriors GM Bob Myers tried to downplay the incident later, saying:
“These things happen. Nobody likes it. We don’t tolerate it, but it happens. ” He went on to say, “Draymond sorry team. Jordan was there in the room… until there were any suspensions, penalties, fines, we would handle it internally. “
Meanwhile, Stephen Curry called the reports “absolute BS” claiming that Poole’s change of attitude amid contract negotiations sparked the fight.
Green has a history of violence and aggression.
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In 2018, Shade room Reportedly Green was suspended for one game because of an argument with then-teammate Kevin Durant. Eyewitnesses to the dressing room scene called it one of the most volatile periods in the Warriors’ run.
That same year, Tristan Thompson allegedly set foot for Green at the ESPYs after the party, Shade room previous report.
According to Bossip, Tristan punched Draymond in the face, and surprisingly what his best said. They also say that LeBron James and Kevin Durant intervened and broke up the alleged melee.