Draymond Green Addresses Jordan Poole Punch and Calls for Closure
The Warriors veteran apologizes again for the 2022 incident, urging everyone to move forward after recent comments from Poole.
- Draymond Green reiterated his apology for punching Jordan Poole during a 2022 preseason practice, calling for the situation to be put to rest.
- Green's comments came in response to Poole's recent remarks about his former Warriors teammates, which Green interpreted as seeking sympathy.
- The altercation between Green and Poole, which was caught on video, caused tension within the Warriors and contributed to Poole's trade to the Washington Wizards in 2023.
- Green revealed he also apologized to Poole's parents and reflected on his personal growth through counseling and accountability measures after subsequent incidents.
- Despite the controversy, Green remains a key player for the Warriors, though he is currently sidelined with a left calf injury.