Draymond Green Receives NBA Warning for Confrontation with a Fan
The Golden State Warriors’ power forward, Draymond Green, has been reprimanded by the NBA following an incident with a fan in New Orleans last Sunday night. The information, provided by a source, reveals that Green has not been fined, but has received a warning. The incident occurred after Green, following several offensive rebounds and missed shots in the first quarter, was the target of chants from a fan. The fan was shouting the name of Angel Reese, a WNBA player, at Green. Initially, Green reacted with laughter. However, after the chants were repeated, the player approached the fan during a break in the second quarter to confront him.The fan, identified as Sam Green, 35 years old and a resident of New Orleans, stood during the interaction with Draymond Green. The exchange lasted several seconds before officer Courtney Kirkland intervened. The fan received a warning, but was not ejected. In subsequent statements, Draymond Green commented that the fan initially spoke, but stopped when he approached. Warriors coach Steve Kerr also commented on the incident.It was a good joke at first, but you can’t keep calling me a woman. I have four children, one on the way. You can’t keep calling me a woman.
Draymond Green
This incident contrasts with other previous situations in which Green was financially sanctioned by the league.As long as he doesn’t escalate, it’s okay for a player to go and have a conversation. It would have been good if security had arrived a little earlier.
Steve Kerr
