WATCH: Draymond Green punches Jordan Poole at Warriors practice Video viral
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A video leak shows veteran forward Draymond Green violently punching his fellow teammate Jordan Poole.
Here is everything you need to know.
Draymond Green and Jordan Poole get violent during practice
News about a scuffle between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole has been making rounds on social media earlier this week.
Additionally, a recently leaked clip reveals what happened between the two players during the Golden State Warriors practice.
The video begins with Green and Poole trash-talking each other. However, moments later Green goes on to confront the latter face to face.
Moreover, it shows Poole placing his hands on Green’s chest to push him away. But at that moment, the 6 foot 6 inches athlete knocked Poole to the ground.
The video concludes with coaches and other players rushing toward them in the hopes of diffusing the tension between Green and Poole.
The video then cuts off but we know now through the Warriors GM Bob Myers that Draymond has since apologized to the team and will be sanctioned internally
Warriors GM Bob Myers addressed the incident
Warriors General Manager Bob Myers released a statement on Thursday to address Draymond Green’s violent action towards Jordan Poole.
He said, ‘Look, it’s the NBA. It’s professional sports. These things happen. Nobody likes it, we don’t condone it, but it happens.’
Last thing Jordan Poole saw after calling Draymond Green Triple Single pic.twitter.com/XL7FsFLhp5
— zub (@zubskiii) October 7, 2022
Furthermore, he stated, ‘Draymond apologized to the team. Jordan was there in the room…As far as any suspension, punishment, fine, we will handle that internally.’
Myers went on to share, ‘Draymond is one of my favorite players. I told him that. Still love the person. Don’t love what he did, but still love the guy. He’s complicated. But he is a good person. He is a good person, he is. I’ve seen it, I’ve seen a lot of things he’s done. [Wednesday’s fight] wasn’t one of them.’
That was such a weak punch stuff like this would happen everyday where I’m from😂😂
— Buford Cletus Johnson (@bufordcletus1) October 7, 2022
Other professional players react to the incident
Many athletes from different sports took to social media to share their feelings over Draymond Green’s behavior.
Trae Young, star point guard of Hawks wrote, ‘Draymond is tryna get to LA. Damn!’
Moreover, Knicks forward Evan Fournier chimed in saying, ‘There is no way you can get back to being teammates after a punch like that.’
"There's no reason to sucker punch the young fella. I told Draymond last night that he has to fix the situation with [Jordan] Poole… You never hit your teammates in practice, man."
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) October 7, 2022
Stephen Jackson on Draymond Green's altercation with Jordan Poole. pic.twitter.com/wdwXHzQRAh
Lamar Jackson, the Ravens quarterback, mentioned, ‘That boy would’ve had to see me until I retired out the NBA.’
Subsequently, Max Homa from golf said, ‘Adding another reason to why I’m glad I play golf. That punch would have killed me.’
POV: Draymond green to Jordan Poole during practice 😭 pic.twitter.com/xYG6JdouZ7
— 𝕵𝖆𝖗𝖎🏂🍇 (@Jari2Fly) October 6, 2022
Lamar Jackson reacts to Draymond Green and Jordan Poole altercation pic.twitter.com/LCgthswbdw
— SAY CHEESE! 👄🧀 (@SaycheeseDGTL) October 7, 2022
