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Draymond Green Calls 'Cap' on Viral Jordan Poole Punch Narrative

His denial follows a LegendZ post claiming a 2021 exchange set off the 2022 practice altercation.

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Mar 2, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors center Draymond Green (23) smiles as he helps up guard Jordan Poole (3) after Poole drew an offensive charge from Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) and forward Draymond Green (23) celebrate during the second quarter against the Utah Jazz at Chase Center

Overview

  • Green responded on Threads with multiple cap emojis, signaling that the viral account's claims were false.
  • The LegendZ post alleged Steve Kerr told Jordan Poole to stand up for himself in 2021 and that Poole called Green “an expensive backpack for 30,” assertions that remain unverified.
  • Recent coverage reiterated that Green has repeatedly expressed regret over the 2022 incident and framed it as a costly lesson in his career.
  • The punch during an October 2022 Warriors practice was widely seen via leaked video, strained team dynamics, and was later cited in coverage as a factor before Poole’s 2023 trade to the Wizards.
  • Poole has said little publicly about the episode, and the story tends to resurface whenever new social‑media rumors or clips circulate.