The ongoing NBA Offseason has seen many high-profile trades. As many franchises look to meet their aspirations, trades play a huge role in defining the trajectory. There can be many motives for trades; finding a better fit or getting off a contract that is undesired. Apart from that, team chemistry also plays a binding role in this scenario. The Golden State Warriors also partook in such a swap to get their chemistry on track.

After an underwhelming 2022-23 season, they had to make some moves to amplify their chances of winning another title. One move came at the expense of a young talent who had been disrespected by a veteran.

An incident haunts Stephen Curry’s former teammate

For years, the trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green has dominated the league. While Curry and Thompson provide the shooting flavor, Green does the dirty job and gets in the face of others.

However, things went too far when he punched his own teammate Jordan Poole back in October during training camp. He apologized, but for Poole, this wasn’t enough.

During the current offseason, the Warriors opted to keep their defensive veteran over Poole and shipped him to the Washington Wizards. Curry gave an emotional farewell to his former teammate and was happy that his old backcourt mate was going on a new journey. Poole also said that he can call and text Curry and Klay anytime.

But when Green was mentioned during the official presser with his new team, Washington Wizards, he looked perturbed. A reporter asked him, ”Have you heard from Draymond?”

When the media personnel asked this question, he pressed his teeth against his lips and appeared uncomfortable. He didn’t address the question and moved on from it quickly. It is clear the painful memory of getting punched hasn’t subsided.

Now, the Guard is a part of Wizards and can form an exciting duo with Kyle Kuzma. This fresh start is a great way to bury the past ghosts, but then the media and fans don’t let certain narratives die.

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Reactions came in all forms

Certainly, this incident sparked a host of reactions. Have a look at a few of them!

A fan pointed out the discomfort when the question was brought up, stating, ”Bro got PTSD. He heard Draymond’s name and had to check if the coast was clear”.

Another fan pointed out a similar thing, expressing, ”Bro asking him if he heard from him acting like his ears still ain’t ringing from that hit”

Despite the leg-pulling by fans, there was a lot of support for him as well. A fan questioned the role of media, commenting, “Bros setting him up… do better media“.

Another commenter said, “Stop asking that man about draymond lol he on a new team it’s a new start”.

There were some comments about his new look, too. For a user, he looked like a vintage player, “Poole went to Washington and immediately started looking like a 70s player”

Do you think it is right to ask Poole such a question? Do share in the comments below.

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