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Warrior’s Draymond Green Addresses Apology To Jordan Poole For Fighting Incident

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 09: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts against the Detroit Pistons during the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena on January 09, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green took a moment on his podcast this week to elaborate on a recent social media exchange between himself and former teammate Jordan Poole. Poole was quoted as saying that he only missed some of his Warriors teammates, leading Green to reply, “I really am sorry.”

It is unclear if Poole was indirectly addressing Green in his original comment, but many seemed to agree that the young Wizards guard still harbors ill feelings about a 2022 incident in which Green struck Poole in the face during practice.

“I responded because it’s been three years,” Green said Wednesday. “Like, let’s move on. We’ve moved on. I really am sorry. That statement [by Poole] was kind of like it was looking for some sympathy … kind of keep wanting to make me out to be the bad guy. Move on, bro. It is what it is. I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have punched him. But it happened. Let’s move on.”

Over the course of his 13 seasons in the NBA, Green has become as notable for exceptional defense as he has for incidents and altercations. Though these typically play out on the floor against opponents, he has been at odds with Warriors coach Steve Kerr at times. Striking Poole stands out as an especially incendiary moment between teammates, one that some speculate facilitated the young player’s decline and move to Washington.

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Though Poole was technically the one discussing his time on the Warriors, which he seemed to describe in generally positive terms, Green is the one who has properly dredged up his previous actions. Though he seems to regret striking his teammate, his insistence on moving on is undercut somewhat by the fact that he has returned to the topic multiple times.

Green’s Warriors are currently 21-22, slipping down the Western Conference standings and struggling to replace veteran stars with fresher talent. Poole’s time with the Wizards continues to be disappointing despite his consistent level of performance. Washington is 6-36.

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