Draymond Green has tested the patience of the Golden State Warriors numerous times throughout his career. Despite these outbursts, the Warriors have largely been lenient with Green, acknowledging his importance as both a leader and a key player on the court.
However, there was one incident where he undeniably crossed the line. In a recent interview on The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz, head coach Steve Kerr reflected on the infamous Jordan Poole incident, admitting it was the “most angry” he’s ever been with Green.
As reported by NBC Sports Bay Area:
“I think for sure the Jordan Poole incident. Draymond and I are a lot alike in many ways, people probably wouldn’t see that from the outside but we’re both kind of maniacal competitors and we’ve lost our minds with each other, during games, over whatever disagreements about strategy.
“But he crossed the line about Jordan and he knows it, he knew it immediately. And it made that season incredibly difficult for everybody. That story has been regurgitated many times but that’s probably the time I was most angry.”
The incident occurred before the 2022-23 season, when Green punched Poole during a heated practice exchange. A leaked video of the incident further escalated the situation, leading to a season of dysfunction and awkward team chemistry.
Poole was eventually traded the following offseason, as the Warriors attempted to navigate from the fallout of the punch.
