Draymond Green Urges Former Teammate Jordan Poole to ‘Move On’ from Punch Incident
Draymond Green wants to move past the incident that happened over two years ago. After Jordan Poole made some comments following the Golden State Warriors’ 122-114 win against the Washington Wizards on Saturday, Green posted an apology to Poole on social media, admitting he was “sorry” for punching the young guard in a practice before the 2022-23 NBA season.
Green Explains His Apology
On his podcast, “The Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis,” Green explained why he apologized to Poole. Green said, “It’s been three years… we’re supposed to move on.” He emphasized that he wanted to end the situation, stating, “I shouldn’t have punched him. But it happened, let’s move on.”
Green also mentioned that he had apologized to Poole’s parents after an incident when Poole’s dad commented online. He admitted that he regretted responding to Poole’s father and let the situation affect him more than it should have.
Reflecting on the Incident
Green shared his thoughts on what led to the punch. He noted that Poole had called him names and pushed him during practice, and while he recognized his mistake, he felt that Poole’s actions played a role in the conflict.
Green said, “I know I was wrong, but you can’t call a man a b-word and push him and not get hit either.” He acknowledged that his reaction was a natural one but mentioned that he probably should have handled it differently.
Poole’s Career After the Incident
After a challenging 2022-23 season for Poole and the Warriors, he was traded to the Washington Wizards in exchange for veteran guard Chris Paul. Poole is currently enjoying the best season of his career, averaging career-highs in points (21.4), assists (4.7), steals (1.5), and 3-point shooting (40.2%).
Green’s Message to Poole
Green believes Poole is keeping the conversation alive by continuing to bring up the incident. He urged his former teammate to move forward and let it go. Green said, “When you do that, you just bring back that moment up on yourself… You gotta let it go.”
Moving On from the Past
Although the punch affected the Warriors’ season and Green admitted its negative impact, he now believes it is time for everyone to move on from the incident.
