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Jan 25, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors center Draymond Green (23) reacts after scoring against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 25, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors center Draymond Green (23) reacts after scoring against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Draymond Green has been an integral part of the Golden State Warriors ever since he joined the league. However, not many thought he could be the player he is today when he declared for the NBA draft. Green was a college star for his hometown team, the Michigan State Spartans. He also shared his love for the Spartans after the team’s recent win in March Madness. After his freshman year, the forward became a crucial part of the team and averaged a double-double in his final year in college. He did a bit of everything and was efficient from the field as well. However, very few know he once laced his boots to play football during his college days as well.
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The four-time NBA champion is a huge football fan and also talks about the sport in his podcast from time to time. He has been to multiple NFL games in the past few years and was also in attendance for Super Bowl LVI. However, this latest clip gave fans a different perspective of the Warriors star and they were quick to comment on it.
Tight End Draymond Green
At 6’7″ and 230 pounds, Draymond Green definitely has the physical tools to play football as well. However, let’s just say that playing football was not his best talent. In 2011, the forward played tight end for the Michigan State Spartans during their spring football game. The rare footage of Green’s performance was recently shared by NBA on ESPN on Instagram and it received a lot of traction.
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In the video clip, Green can be seen struggling to put on his mouthpiece while wearing the helmet. Then, in his first play, he was called for a false start. On his second play, he was jammed at the line.
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However, he drew a pass-interference call. Furthermore, in true Draymond fashion, he was jawing at the defensive back after the call.
Fans didn’t hold back on Green
As the footage of Draymond Green playing football went viral, fans flooded the comment section and trolled the four-time NBA All-Star. Here are some reactions:
“He was already toast before he even got started when he couldn?t figure out how to put his mouth piece in past his face mask? L”
“Gotta know the snap count pal”
“Imagine that?he?s talking and not producing”
“Boy looked scared ?”
“Bro was getting bodied by 5?8 DBS ?”
“worst TE ever ???”
“Man?s would?ve been so trash”
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The fans were clearly not impressed with Green’s skills on the gridiron. Some roasted him for talking trash with the opponent after the play. However, the 2017 DPOY has never backed down from any challenge and that was clearly evident, even though it was not familiar territory.
What are your thoughts on Green playing football? Let us know in the comments.
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