Draymond Green Stars in Tense Encounter with a Fan in New Orleans
In an incident that generated controversy, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was involved in a tense confrontation with a fan during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night. The fan, identified as Sam Green, 35 years old and a resident of New Orleans, was celebrating after a foul called on Draymond Green while defending Herb Jones, a Pelicans player. While the players were preparing for Jones’ free throws, Draymond Green headed towards the fan, getting within a few inches of him. Both exchanged words, with the fan keeping his arms extended. The referees intervened quickly, separating Draymond Green, while the ushers approached the fan to talk to him, who seemed amused by the situation.Sam Green stated that Draymond Green hurled insults at him and threatened to hit him if he continued with the provocations related to “Angel Reese”, referring to the WNBA star and former LSU player, known for her rebounding records. The fan, who received a warning from the ushers, was able to remain in his front-row seat. Draymond Green, known for his controversial actions on the court, has been sanctioned in the past for similar incidents. In 2022, he was fined $25,000 for “directing obscene language towards a fan.” Green has expressed criticism towards the behavior of the fans, pointing out that they face few consequences for their inappropriate comments, and that they even feel motivated by the possibility of provoking reactions in the players, who can be fined for interacting with them.I was using the phrase “Angel Reese” to provoke Draymond Green, since despite the Warriors player having gotten several rebounds, he hadn’t attempted any shots.
Sam Green
