In the 2022/23 season, the Golden State Warriors got off to a rough start. It’s not a professional issue, but a controversy surrounding internal turmoil.
Accordingly, Draymond Green punched Jordan Poole in the face for unknown reasons. The video released by TMZ then made things even more complicated. Instead of handling it internally, the Golden State Warriors were forced to suspend Draymond Green for a short period of time.
Draymond Green later publicly apologized, saying he “failed as a leader”. After being knocked out by the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western semifinals, Green himself said the team’s cohesion was affected by the aforementioned punch, making it impossible for the Golden State Warriors to have a smooth season later.
After the end of the 2022/23 season, Jordan Poole was traded to the Washington Wizards for Chris Paul. Not long ago, Draymond Green revealed more mysteries behind the friction between the two on “The Pat Bev Podcast”.
What did Draymond Green say after punching Jordan Poole?
During the discussion on “The Pat Bev Podcast”, Draymond Green did not reveal specific words that made the situation tense. Still, he said discontent has built up over time.
“We talked back and forth for a long time. You don’t usually get agitated with a simple word. We are professional footballers and no one gets agitated right away. Those are the words. Words shouldn’t be said in a man, over a long period of time. Sometimes, you have to react when things go too far, “said Draymond Green.
Thus, it can be said that Jordan Poole has said hurtful words to the relationship between the two sides for a long time. The punch is just a “drop of water”, which has a significant impact on the Warriors’ preparation before the 2022/23 season.
However, Draymond Green still sends his best wishes to Jordan Poole after the player was traded to the Washington Wizards. “He’s got talent, he’s got a bright future. He knows what he has to do. I just wish him luck,” said Draymond Green.
What does Jordan Poole say after Draymond Green’s punch?
So far, Jordan Poole has not revealed any details about his friction with Draymond Green. Even when Green spoke at a recent podcast, Jordan Pool avoided relevant questions and focused only on the immediate things.
“Now I’m at the Washington Wizards preparing for the new season. They have Kyle Kuzma, a talented player. I also get to work with new coaching staff and new people. We want to do our best. to make next season special,” said Jordan Poole.