NBA World Rips Into Draymond Green’s ‘Accountability Issues’ After Mother’s Take on Jordan Poole Punch Breaks the Internet
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The Golden State Warriors’ fourth championship in the past eight years was the biggest headline entering into the 2022-23 season. However, everything changed when Draymond Green engaged in an altercation with his teammate, Jordan Poole. There have been a lot of developments since then. Now Green’s mother, Mary Babers Green, has come out in her son’s defense.
A lot has been said since the Green-Poole incident came to light. However, perhaps the most surprising statement came from Green’s mother, Mary Babers Green.
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“That wasn’t a sucker punch. Dray didn’t aggressively go to Poole. His hands were down. Man to Man you go over to talk (to ask what’s up, what you say)! Got shoved and reacted.. End of story!”, Green’s mother tweeted on Monday.
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However, she deactivated her Twitter account, which goes by the username @BabersGreen, on Tuesday. But it was too late as the transcripts of the tweet were already saved by fans.
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NBA Twitter was quick to screenshot her tweet before she ended up deactivating her account.
Following are some of the reactions to her tweet from NBA Twitter:
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The accountability issues suddenly make sense
— TrayTray McGrayGray (@magicsincemac) October 11, 2022
He got all up in his face lol he was obviosuly the aggressor
— simon 🥀 (@simonsvoid) October 11, 2022
Bro I’m sorry mama Green but respectfully you’re trippin
— 🔥Robert🔥 (@RobertsCooking) October 11, 2022
This is the problem. Bad Parenting.
— Luka Donut (@Luka_Donut) October 11, 2022
guess it makes sense why draymond is the way he is. he’s never had to be held accountable for anything. https://t.co/2PUbVMxRsZ
— krissy (@kristennikole22) October 11, 2022
LMFAOOOOO moms said hand down, man down. https://t.co/oUU0yo9P41
— Richard Staple, BSN, RN🇯🇲 (@RichStapless) October 11, 2022
even draymond admitted he was wrong so what is she talking about 😭😭😭 https://t.co/xFFX3QFejp
— Brody The Short Guy 3.0 (53-29) (4-2) (@Brodytheshortg2) October 11, 2022
At least we know where he gets his accountability from https://t.co/Fa3mwYhL9s
— Ricardo Moniz 🇵🇹 (@RicardoMoniz7) October 11, 2022
Ain’t no defending him, he wrong https://t.co/Hw0PMh1A1G
— ACTION_JACK$ON (@princehakeemmm) October 11, 2022
It’s a sucker punch lmao ain’t no way around it https://t.co/5fVn4PCr9J
— Nick Magliano (@NickMags98) October 11, 2022
Many players, analysts, and even Green’s teammates labeled the incident unacceptable. However, Draymond Green’s mother denied any aggression from Green’s side. She then claimed that it was Jordan Poole who started instead, and that led to Draymond Green reacting with a punch.
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The video of the incident shows Green approaching Poole during the Warriors’ practice session. After the punch, Green and Poole were quickly separated by teammates and staff members. Furthermore, Green has since apologized to Poole and his teammates, adding that he will take some time away from the team. The Golden State Warriors are now expected to punish Green for his actions, but nothing official has been released by the franchise on this yet.
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Jordan Poole, on the other hand, looks to have moved on. He had a decent outing against the Los Angeles Lakers in the team’s recent pre-season game. Notably, Poole led the scoring charts for the Warriors with 25 points in 23 mins. He also bagged 4 rebounds and 6 assists. However, the Warriors succumbed to a loss as Anthony Davis‘ 28 points helped win it for the Lakers.
What do you think of Draymond Green’s mother’s comments? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Edited by:
Veer Badani