The Golden State Warriors’ season didn’t get off to a good start.
Draymond Green was suspended for punching Jordan Poole during practice in perhaps the most bizarre incident in recent franchise history.
Green eventually apologized and it seemed like everything was good between them on the court.
However, that may not actually be the case, as Poole recently claimed that he only has a professional relationship with Green according to Logan Murdock via The Ringer.
Jordan Poole to @loganmmurdock on his relationship with Draymond Green:
“I don’t have no answer for you. We was just on the court and teammates…It’s just business, honestly. And that’s really all it was, it is, it has been. It’s just been business.” https://t.co/NiGX3VCZfX
— Kevin O’Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) May 15, 2023
Of course, it’s perfectly understandable that you don’t get along with the guy who punched you in the face.
But to hear that from one of the franchise cornerstones shortly after the season ended could hint at bigger issues in the foreseeable future.
Green has a player option for next season, and the word around the league is that he’s looking for a max contract extension, which is unlikely to happen.
Young players need to know their place among veterans, even if they get paid as much as them.
Poole seems unwilling to listen to the older guys and that might not be a recipe for success in an organization that has made it a habit of sacrificing for the sake of the team.
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