Draymond Green receives NO suspension after altercation with Jordan Poole | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Chris Broussard, Nick Wright, and Kevin Wildes discuss the Breaking News following the physical altercation between Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and guard Jordan Poole. To the surprise of many Green was only fined by the Warriors and did not receive a suspension from play. Watch as the group discusses the implications of Green’s actions and the outlook of the Warriors moving forward.
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[@aaronelijahcolyer]

some people are clearly above the law

[@paulmitchell6485]

Broussard is such a loser

[@xanbarclaps9090]

No thanks, we good

[@tyreekguidry]

Listen the Golden State organization is not allowing you trouble making demonic media and the insane public to influence their decisions on how they should run their organization no matter how much pissing yelling crying lying y'all do and y'all constantly do it while actually acting as if y'all care about these players.

[@PIP...33]

@@aaronelijahcolyer LIKE KOBRICK. BUT KARMA ALWAYS WAIT AND PAYBACK WHEN PPL NOT PAY ATTENTION OR FORGET WHAT THEY DID.

[@1davidcam]

“This is the most serious crisis we ever had, see you in 2 days buddy” ✌🏼🤣 in parenting it would be “this is the most disappointed I’ve been in you, no tv for 2 hours” nick spot on

[@DAllen81]

😂

[@marcustulliuscicero.5856]

These aren't children their grown men, you don't just assault another grown man.

[@jimmypeach8838]

@@marcustulliuscicero.5856 this

[@treyology3Blueflame]

This is the worse my child has done in school!!! Yes u can go outside in 30 minutes 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Yuan-lo3zz]

@@marcustulliuscicero.5856 that’s the point where of his analogy

[@a.r.t93]

Shannon made the best point on this topic so far.. GS suspended Draymond a game for calling KD a b*tch but punching Poole was the biggest situation in Kerr's tenure (according to him) and Green gets a fine..

[@jweezy78]

That was on the court in a game, this was not

[@impasse0124]

@@jweezy78 but why does that matter? Either way everyone saw the punch and even if we didn’t, it still happened.

[@GalaxyFilmz]

One was in a private practice the other on live TV real big difference

[@evenebrown7353]

So are we saying because it was kd, who we don't like it was ok to call him out of his name. Draymond has history of bad behavior even before kd. He should of been suspended because there are consequences for bad behavior, isn't that what we teach our kids

[@newrecruit100]

What Shannon is forgetting and ignoring is that after the KD incident Draymond showed no remorse and even got into it with Kerr and Myers. Here he’s been remorseful, knows he’s wrong and been apologetic. So yeah context matters.

[@starttheconvopod]

It’s just wild that a team viewed a public assault as no big deal but Udoka got a year.

[@hebrewharv8018]

Draymond didn’t punch the VP’s WIFE 😂😂😂

[@starttheconvopod]

@@hebrewharv8018 yeah but still, that punch wasn’t consensual 😂😂😂

[@wilcee238]

Dray threw one punch. Udoka was donkey punching that woman for a while.

[@hebrewharv8018]

@@wilcee238 😂😂😂😂

[@diego5125]

jajajajaja.......omy...you guys...........

[@keisi1574]

Draymond said, to other players, about Jordan talking smack- *"If you can't handle him talking sh*t, that's on you."*

[@javarzshinall9396]

Kerr said I can take a punch and be cool you can too

[@egglordsasuke8532]

Let's see how you handle somebody as strong as Draymond punching you in the face. So, words are too much, but words plus physical violence isn't? Great logic, genius.

[@BenDovahkin]

@@egglordsasuke8532 who are you talking to ? 😭

[@BigCyan]

@@javarzshinall9396 kerr not a real coach draymond is the coach.

[@ShaunHensley]

Oh is that what this is a about? Poole’s gotta mouth?

[@ryanbradshaw3785]

NBA and NFL “ hey kids, if you can play, act however you want and just say sorry”

[@ryanbradshaw3785]

Add ESPN to that as well

[@r.hughes5737]

Thing is he ain’t that good to be getting away with anything

[@Flameb0]

this just in: wealthy and powerful people get away with much more than the rest of us. more at 11.

[@soda8736]

Chris " his apology was sincere" Brousard

[@futuretimetraveller8677]

or maybe they know something you don't? 🤷‍♂

[@jimmypeach8838]

Nick hit the nail on the head with that opening lol Biggest Crisis... ok see ya in 2 days

[@user-fi6hg8vq6c]

That’s some truth. If Draymond is a leader and sets the bar then altercations like that are now officially and publicly expected

[@memoirsofalegend5472]

Expected?

[@danielspillers1445]

@@memoirsofalegend5472 don't ask man. Smh. You know, some people think this is logic. Just let him be that way. Lol

[@JohnBreezy22]

Who is the media and the fanbase to decide what the punishment should be? With that logic, then everyone should have cameras inside their homes so everyone can be judged by the media and the public for what happens inside your own home. Let's take it further; let's require cameras in all public companies so the media and the public can render judgment on any office dispute that happens in a workplace. I'm totally fine with the Warriors decision. The only reason this is the "biggest crisis" is because the media profits from making things a crisis. While I don't condone what Green did, everyone is beating a dead horse. Did you hear what Kerr said a few days ago? I am paraphrasing here, but he said, "In the 32 years I've been in the league, I've seen 20 fist fights. The only difference is that none of them were ever recorded on video" for the public to render judgment. Sorry, I don't care if you are a fan, have season tickets, think you pay an athletes salary (you don't). You don't get to render judgment on players, except within your own mind. Get over it!

[@DaveySmacks]

@@danielspillers1445 2 brains and yet neither one of you can understand what he said 🤣🤦🏻‍♂️

[@hottrod50]

That whole decision was joke and a mistake Poole will leave real soon maybe even this season the same reason kd left

[@HotdogJuice]

Coach Ime Udoka: I shoulda worked there

[@maxmeier532]

They should bring Matt Barnes and Ime to the team. It's gonna be the "Golden State Homicides" from then on.

[@mattr5669]

"Not crime, but infraction." No that's a crime lol. He would be in jail if they weren't millionaire basketball players.

[@evefet5491]

So

[@Flameb0]

if there are no legal consequences for something than it isn't a crime, is it? the criminal justice system is neither blind nor just. the more money and power you have the less the law applies to you. just another benefit of being an american! all you have to do is become a multi-millionaire and you can start enjoying the same benefits! that's what "equality" actually means in this country

[@headyhead3874]

THANK YOU

[@headyhead3874]

He’d be in jail if Poole pressed. That’s real. But he didn’t, cuz Poole will get maxed out & draymond will get trolled forever & never be on espn again

[@headyhead3874]

@@Flameb0 it was up to Poole to press charges & he didn’t. He’s a smart young kid to know he’s gonna reap all these benefits

[@lookhowtheydous2040]

wildes scream kills me every time 🤣🤣

[@InvestBetter.]

The Warriors reputation just took a massive hit. They mismanaged every single part of this fiasco. Before the video was released, they lied and said nothing happened. They attacked the person who released the video, who should be praised, because they tried to hide something they shouldn't have. They defended Draymond, the problem child. And they totally disrespected JP.

[@TonayB-47]

💯💯

[@MrMuhammed33]

"They attacked the person who released the video, who should be praised, because they tried to hide something they shouldn't have. " Normal business in the USA just look Julian Assange

[@makoygaara]

Yep this is also what I meant, the consquences they have to face. The draymond fanboys and enablers just-don't-get-it.

[@myname-hn7km]

Naw the person who leaked that video was wrong. They released a video that’s highly embarrassing for Jordan Poole. He’s the victim and I’m sure he would prefer that video was never released. You agree?

[@gilbertocolon2079]

@@myname-hn7km you are making a great point, however, even though this is embarrassing for Poole and his family, this pattern of constant unacceptable behavior by DG needed to be exposed…

[@Badlandz]

Draymond gets away with everything

[@futuretimetraveller8677]

what was j poole saying to him for days BEFORE the punch? 🤷‍♂

[@turnerm7000]

​@@futuretimetraveller8677 Right...everybody and they momma got an opinion but we wasn't there....I never condone violence but sometimes things happen. We don't know if he got away with something. They probably told the public that he just got fined but behind closed doors made Draymond agree to certain terms going forward. The Warriors organization like to deal with stuff in house as much as possible so we don't know unless that get leaked too.

[@devincognito8932]

I thought I’d miss Jenna but it seems like Wildes has been able to shine with her gone.

[@luchalerae7687]

Weird take he was never dependent on Jenna she just got him a job

[@solok5259]

She’s not with them anymore? Haven’t been watching lately

[@devincognito8932]

@@luchalerae7687 I don’t think you’re comprehending what I said. He’s not dependent on her. With her there he got less air time and his personality wasn’t as present as it is now

[@EnanoPancracio]

@@solok5259 she left around August before they moved the show to the afternoon

[@trevorv9218]

@@EnanoPancracio why did she leave?

[@starttheconvopod]

Outstanding point by Nick at the end. If I’m a young dude, I’m looking at Dray sideways when he tries to hold me accountable. Anybody can check me but him.

[@GalaxyFilmz]

Not really cause they know Dray can knock them out lmao

[@appollo1826]

You better shape up or go to sleep. lmao

[@starttheconvopod]

@@appollo1826 Right 😂😂😂

[@goddy510]

Nick has been pounding on Draymond ever since the incident happened 😂😂

[@petep5207]

Deservedly so

[@Camefromnone]

Ever since new media came out 😂

[@evefet5491]

Nick hates the Warriors

[@KonaTheDragon]

I used to hate the Warriors until LeBitch ruined my Lakers, now they’re not so bad lol But Dreymond’s always been very hatable. He’s the guy that everyone is relieved when he leaves the room. Fkn exhausting. Always either talking tough or complaining.

[@goddy510]

@@Camefromnone exactly

[@jeremybilly2376]

Warriors basically said KD feelings are more important than Draymond ko'ing Poole. If I'm Poole I'm gone!!!

[@jimmy8647]

I hear ya but who knows exactly what goes on or went on with those situations. Maybe KD told the organization I dont want that fool around or JP said hes over with what happened and time to move on. I do find it odd that they didnt suspend him with the world knowing EXACTLY what happened, but I can understand the strain it puts on the relationships if he does get suspended. At the end of the day, Warriors organization keeps taking big L's lol

[@turnerm7000]

​@@jimmy8647 Big L's but Major wins also...so I guess they weighing their options. I do believe they made some other agreements with Dray behind close doors. Like you said we don't know what went down.

[@nealgray4071]

Nick nailed this whole bit. "professional boxers?" killed me

[@pattymbuyi9486]

I'm dying on the floor hahahahahahahahahaha

[@breziiboi8126]

please dont take no one off this show they all complement themselves and its just gold

[@christophermendoza6936]

Nick Wrights analogy in the beginning 😂😂😂😂😂 on point

[@Alex-sk2lb]

"not a crime but infraction" assault is a crime...

[@devonpeters9458]

I agree with most of what Nick shared, but I don’t see why any other team would want Draymond in a trade

[@tomlemery8490]

@Devon Peters I was thinking the same thing. No other team would want him if he pulls the nonsense.

[@soccer21928]

It’s ok to say the punishment should fit the crime. It wasn’t just an infraction, it was a literal crime and anyone who isn’t a pro athlete would be charged for assault.

[@itstheweather5859]

He could have killed Poole if he wasn't against the wall to stop him from flying to the ground and hitting his head. Bad enough DG KNOCKED HIM OUT. This is totally unacceptable. If you or I punched out a co worker for a comment, we would get fired immediately and probably sued or arrested on top of it. DG has a big problem with himself.

[@Flameb0]

this just in: the more power you have in society directly correlates with how accountable you are held for your actions. turns out jeff bezos can get away with a lot more than steve who works at 7/11. more at 11

[@appollo1826]

Hyperboles are stupid. It didn't happen, so what is your problem?

[@garretsbd]

At the end of the day, Jordan wants to win, draymond wants to win, steve and joe want to win. It's really easy to let even something like this go with the prospect of winning another NBA title looming in the background.

[@bigman7570]

DG KNOCKED HIM OUT but Poole finished practice 😂 you probably think they should have put Poole in concussion protocol

[@tylerdewey1470]

@@garretsbd this wasn’t about competitiveness or wanting to win Draymond got in his feelings and blasted him

[@justogmula4627]

They got this spot on and if I was Jordan Poole I would not be happy 😬😅

[@Jordan-wd7vv]

the only reason why dray didn’t get a suspension is because poole was okay with it. still, i feel like he needed a suspension

[@mambaASI]

@@Jordan-wd7vv lol nah buddy. Poole aint steph or klay he's not calling the shots like that.

[@bradleyjacks2691]

@@mambaASI They literally spoke to Poole before making the decision to not suspend him.

[@skillethead15]

@@bradleyjacks2691 Poole obviously isn’t gonna advocate for him to get suspended so he doesn’t look soft. But if your coworker punched you like that at a staff meeting and they didn’t fire him, how would you feel?

[@kelleyeidem667]

@@Jordan-wd7vv Lacob should have overruled any kindness Poole offered making it clear that the suspension isn't based on Poole's feelings, a.k.a., putting the onus on Poole, but on the organization since the entire organization has a ship to run and it won't tolerate Green's type of behavior even if Poole said he was cool with it.

[@procrvstinvtion8479]

Maybe missing ring night is the appropriate punishment since you know…it’s a punishment

[@adamsamuel8593]

Why? He Apologized and he has to pay. That's enough wasn't a player from another team. There actions there business. Passing judgement and complains won't change what happened or how they deal with their problem. It's time to move on

[@chaddon7685]

@@adamsamuel8593 Can I punch you in the jaw, apologize, and pay the company you work for about 0.5% of my annual salary? You cool with that?

[@christophergraves3113]

@@adamsamuel8593 shut up Adam...you said a whole lot of nothing 😒

[@daveedg2473]

He didn’t want to say crime but guess what anywhere else that’s a crime.

[@MrDarkx1000]

Ironically some dude in the NFL got charged with misdemeanor assault a couple days ago for just shoving a photographer.

[@mikejohnson9375]

Not in baseball or Hockey

[@lvolonz]

Yah if the person getting assaulted files for it to be a crime 💀😂

[@appollo1826]

@@MrDarkx1000 Well, the difference is that photographer is not an athlete, and Poole pushed first. I didn't see the photographer push Davante Adams. I know yall like to compare things, just make sure it is way more accurate than that.

[@chaddon7685]

@@appollo1826 Wrong. That's not the difference. The push was definitionally self-defense. Invading someone's personal space in a threatening manner is assault. You don't know what they'll do... as proven by every sucker punch ever.

[@chrisoakley5830]

So no punishment but if he was a team owner and did something like this they would be calling for him to sell the team.

[@KonaTheDragon]

💯

[@joe97nsx]

Only if the owner was white.

[@Roc2020]

I’m so disappointed in the Warriors organization!!!😡 Jordan Poole got his knees buckled wtf!? Biggest crisis?!? It’s like they are accepting & approving Draymonds actions 😒

[@TonayB-47]

Agreed winning is more important than assaulting a co-worker

[@tubesteakjohnson]

They just sent a message that Winning above Everything, is what matters....Great going GS!

[@gutenbird]

Only thing is letting Green do whatever he wants is not going to help them win. This guy needs discipline.

[@tubesteakjohnson]

@@gutenbird That, my friend, will NEVER happen with That Ownership and Mgmt...Great Message!

[@midwestent.7010]

It will definitely be interesting to see how the fans react to draymond when his name is called to get his ring

[@cheerioss-9121]

Nobody will care

[@kishin7]

F draymond, boos, for sure

[@AvenueI77]

Chants will be in the building

[@midwestent.7010]

@@cheerioss-9121 ppl will definitely care i think it will be mixed with cheers and boos

[@jk26viper29]

@@kishin7 and why?

[@haisibanaag1563]

The media keeps massaging DG's ego which is why he keeps getting away with things. He is important to the team but they won't be a lackluster team without him. Also, why are they so afraid of kicking hin out when no other team can even use him as a proper asset?

[@bgood2lifealways36]

So the Warriors Brass are saying Poole to a knockout punch and "Blackeye" for the team, and the Bag extension they are about to give him. Just big money will solve an opinion, moving forward.

[@turnerm7000]

Not saying it's right or wrong, but to answer your question they are going to keep him believe it or not because the organization view him as a valuable asset and I think they believe they can fix different things that happen with him than letting him go else where and his value is not seen or even diminished.

[@chaddon7685]

"It feels purely punitive." Yes... that's the point of a punishment.

[@lilymikey6966]

Draymond green should just be named owner of the warriors cause he can do whatever tf he wants over there

[@timowatch]

No TV for the Next Two Hours...I'm sorry that 💩 was HILARIOUS bruh 😭😭

[@johnray527]

I enjoyed the Warriors run last season and I want to see Steph go for a 5th ring. But this really casts the team in a different light. They're more upset about the leaked video than they are about a vicious punch. Don't they know they have, like, 4 young players they're expecting big things from?

[@makoygaara]

And the sad part about it that they invested money and time on JP, one of their future stars. But just to be humiliated and violently attacked by an emotionally and mentally unstable veteran draymond green.

[@TheMackoftheyear]

Shut up

[@khyjones2151]

Chris Broussard and his pork chop side burns are hilarious😭

[@Dustystyles]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Cahluvca]

Extra seasoning on that pork chop

[@khyjones2151]

@@Cahluvca 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@j-meida3634]

He also threw a ball at Jordan during a prior practice. The ball missed and ended up hitting a team executive's kid. And the the punch happened. Lol they Wilding. If I'm Jordan I'm mad asf at the organization.

[@hisakoichiki3126]

The thing about this, Ive read some stories about teammatea fighting in locker rooms but some of them werent even fined also. The difference about this case is that Dray is really hot in the media and the actual video was just leaked

[@user-cx9gq2ud6t]

This is why he is the way he is. His whole life he has gotten away with doing what ever he wants. Fining a super rich guy isn’t a punishment lol

[@turnerm7000]

I'm not saying I disagree with you but what do you think a suspension would have done? Would it have made things better? For who, the public or the team? Like to me the damage is done. I think its up to Dray and Poole but mostly up to Dray to work out that situation and get back to a point of respect if nothing else. If Draymond don't get his self together he won't have the respect of the younger guys or the organization.

[@chrisbolden5698]

I'm just happy not to have two split boxes and be able to see the whole show... Thank you and good point he deserves to be suspended on arrogance alone...

[@AlexTheLi0n]

Nick is 100 💯 percent accurate. Draymond gave the warriors an out on not having to pay him

[@DiosanXaquerry]

This is the only time thus far I would ever agree with the statement "Nick Wright is correct"

[@TheGreatWesternTrendkill]

press charges and force a trade/switch teams. bring a little heat to the NBA

[@truuee9016]

I've always been against trading any of the big three, but I would definitely keep Poole and Wiggins over Draymond at the end of the season. This young core is looking so good it's ridiculous. The warriors can't trade away their future.

[@appollo1826]

No leadership or defense, nice one. GSW will be trash

[@25lighters91]

The future is gonna run away because no one is backing them up !!

[@platoniczombie]

If you're Poole, would you want to resign with GS?

[@goldiethemack3051]

You'll be back here coping once he does 😂😂😂😂

[@lukecage3485]

No. The team didn't have his back or show him any respect by covering for Green... AGAIN.

[@pihermoso11]

GS is the best team for a chance with a ring, BUT if they extend draymond I'm out, if they don't I'm in..

[@maxmeier532]

Only if they guarantee in writing a huge bag AND Draymond gone in June 2023. Otherwise I'd rather get the bag somewhere else and sue both Draymond and the warriors, thus keeping it all public which is the last thing the dubs or NBA wants. Poole has a big stick now and he better use it smart, because he is just paid expendable piece of meat, the warriors and the NBA made that very clear to him by looking the other way when he was attacked and emasculated.

[@ADM-nx8gn]

Steve Kerr loves to talk down to people and judge them taking the moral superiority line, except when it comes to his own conduct and that of the Warriors. I'm sure he would give long talks about violence in the workplace being a horrible thing, except when its under his management then its totally ok.

[@futuretimetraveller8677]

every time i have ever seen kerr speak over the yrs he's been extremely deferential and humble 🤷‍♂

[@johnpestano22]

If I'm Poole I can't be on the same team with this guy it's awkward.

[@charlesbryan3423]

I feel you don't usually play sports in school, I see it a lot while I was playing, players fight all the fight, and they will find a way to get over this and make it through the season.

[@dmarr4941]

@@charlesbryan3423 Y'all gotta stop using the word "Fight". I've seen people square up and get over it. I haven't seen a sucker punch that they got over easy.

[@platoniczombie]

If I'm Poole, I refuse to sign with GS. He'll get his money in FA

[@hebrewharv8018]

@@platoniczombie he already signed a big deal

[@wilcee238]

@D Marr that wasn’t a sucker punch. He was right in Poole’s face when he threw it. AFTER POOLE PUSHED HIM. And I’m stating this as someone who hates Draymond Green.

[@GNLJshl69]

That's the media hype that everyone has bought into, and most of all, Green. HE IS NOT IMPORTANT TO THE TEAM - - not since he cost the team a chip; chased away one of the top scorers in the league; assaults a young kid on the same team; and a few other uncontrollable emotional outbursts and behavior he exhibits during the course of the season. Can't wait for him to get shipped out!!! I hope the fans boo him on "ring night." Cast that on your pod, DG!

[@schmerzmeister3980]

Excellent Take!!! Spot On!

[@turnerm7000]

Ok after all of what you just said, why do you think the organization still keep Dray on the team?

[@GNLJshl69]

@@turnerm7000 because at the moment, he's simply not "movable" - jmho - but the "exploration" has begun.

[@turnerm7000]

@@GNLJshl69 We shall see.

[@TheKSBot]

Warriors management has been a huge disappointment. This will continue to fester. Draymond will have less stature in the locker room, he’ll act out, he’ll lose more respect. It’s a downward spiral. Warriors will be complicit in his abusive behavior

[@ALLGIRL62]

There could be additional consequences imposed that weren't spoken of, such as anger management counseling.

[@futuretimetraveller8677]

or maybe they know that j poole was saying things a man REALLY shouldnt say to another man ...🤷‍♂

[@turnerm7000]

I really do think some other agreements were made with Dray and the organization. If ppl know anything about the Warriors is their organization like to deal with stuff behind closed doors. That's why some ppl were saying they were more concern about the ordeal getting leaked than about Dray's actions.

[@paulroark6840]

Wish you guys would post more clips or full audio version as a podcast!

[@bibbe2078]

I would want draymond out if i was a warrior. I wouldnt want to be like careful speaking in practice, because one of my teammates might suddenly knock me out cold. And appearantly he is allowed to by the team. A fine obviously doesnt matter at all.

[@baumer2504]

Well if someone else hits someone they better not be suspended either. I hope they they have an all out brawl.

[@futuretimetraveller8677]

does it matter what the person who gets dropped actually said? or for you nothing is out of bounds between two men?

[@baumer2504]

@@futuretimetraveller8677 if words hurt you then you have a fragile mind. Especially if they are from someone you don't know or don't care about. People are so sensitive it's pathetic. It's all I'm a badass til someone pulls out a gun.

[@futuretimetraveller8677]

@@baumer2504 you have a wife you love and someone at your job insults her the right way and you just MIGHT (if it happens enough times or he uses the right words) punch that man not saying thats what happened ---just saying there ARE limits that MOST men will NOT permit you to cross with them without paying a fee no man will let themselves be punked again and again; and in a testosterone driven environment like team sports chances are the result will be something physical no surprise

[@antares3796]

All opposing players now know that they have to trashtalk to Green to make him punshing ..

[@makoygaara]

Just one small spark and that bozo will be suspended for a long time.

[@ICYKiD234]

This is a bad example for kids growing up. They see draymond punch a teammate in the face. But it’s all good cause he’s a leader and champion and we trust him. We are gonna see more of this in the years to come. Players assaulting eachother

[@makoygaara]

Draymond has done an immature and unforgivable act that he did not even think about the consequences. His children will be ridiculed or worse bullied in school. Jordan Poole's nephews, nieces, children and grandchildren in the future would also see the video. Shame on draymond green. The internet is forever.

[@wojt4sdb]

Excellent point, the role on the team shouldn't matter, punching ppl in the face is not acceptable

[@reese44622]

Any other job you get fired...even for language, but punch someone..nah np

[@johnpestano22]

Yet Devante Adams got charged with assault or something like that I read about. i think it was a misdemeanors charge. two games without pay would have been proper.

[@benaiahknox7759]

Say it louder for the people in the back

[@52baldingindianjanitor72]

He assaulted a random cameraman in public, Draymond punched a teammate in the context of a team practice, Poole isn't going to press charges with 30 M's on the line lmao. The cameraman on the other hand can milk it as long as he wants.

[@blingman78]

@@52baldingindianjanitor72 Punched in the context of a team practice isn't assault?

[@boricuafrican1]

moral of the story...assault other pro athletes like yourself and not average Joes 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@52baldingindianjanitor72]

@@blingman78 No it is assault, and in a perfect world Draymond would be in cuffs, but because Jordan Poole wants his money he isn't going make a fuss and go to the authorities. I was just making a point that the cameraman in Davante's case has no incentive to stay silent and let it slide.

[@benzan06]

Warriors had the 3rd best record in the NBA last season with Curry missing like 20 games.

[@pds3181]

I think putting him in the public eye this early would be a better punishment than a vacation/suspension...let him face the people

[@faint442008]

The special treatment some people get is unreal. Draymond's cheap add sucker punch is basically assault

[@evenebrown7353]

It has to be either russell westbrook, ben simmons, kyrie or durant for the media to care and want to see some type of action or accountability

[@Flameb0]

Welcome to society! Draymond is an integral part of a team whose 4 championships have made a lot of people a LOT of money and directly resulted in a new arena being built in one of the wealthiest areas of the world (SF). You punching your coworker out isn't comparable. The more money, status, and power you have, the more insulated you are from any consequences. What "should" happen or what is "fair" is completely irrelevant. That's how things operate in a culture dominated by the dollar. American's have the delusion that we are all "equal" when that couldn't be further from the truth. People are not treated equally in this country in *_any_* regard. Draymond facing the same consequences as the average person would hurt the franchise greatly (more importantly it would hurt potential profits). Therefore, he will not face those consequences. The warriors are not concerned with doing the "right" thing. They are concerned with winning another championship. Wait until you find out how the legal system actually works. (hint: the more money you spend the more successful you will be in court). Or politics. Or literally anything.

[@lebrandonanhtuan]

Draymon green will get trade during season 💯

[@BenDovahkin]

Next season

[@gilbertocolon2079]

Hope so Brandon!

[@rb9888]

hopefully. to some jail team

[@BenDovahkin]

@@rb9888 Oh you're stupid

[@ToniaMontana223]

@@rb9888 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SuperAdepeju]

"We are professional boxers, really!!?" - that's gold from Nick! 😂🤣

[@solok5259]

Lmfaooo no tv for the next 2 hours 😂😂

[@shotelco]

I'm old enough to remember when Kermit Washington of the Los Angeles Lakers punched Rudy Tomjanovich in a game - during a multi-player brawl. "In December 1977, NBA Commissioner Larry O’Brien suspended Kermit Washington for 60 days and fined him $10,000 for hitting Rudy Tomjanovich." (adjusted for inflation and average NBA player salary, that fine would be well over $2 Million today). This one event effectively Ended Kermit Washington's NBA Career. (back when I had respect for the NBA) Fast forward to today: Rudy Tomjanovich is in the NBA Hall of Fame. Kermit Washington is in *Prison* Why aren't the talking heads at least saying there are two types of Justice in America - one for the wealthy and one for the rest of us? Why hasn't Green been arrested for assault & battery, like the rest of us would have been??

[@doctorx1924]

A lot of these talking heads are clowns and just want to be good with the players. This is why they are normalizing this. As an older guy what is your reaction when you hear guys like Stephen A Smith say this is normal along with a bunch of older NBA players who are retired?

[@weightpushweight5769]

You cannot compare fights in a practice basketball game to the real world. Fights do happen a lot in football practices also, would you arrest all of them?

[@shotelco]

@@weightpushweight5769 One needs to understand the _Legal Definition._ The legal difference between a fight and *Criminal Assault* is: "A fight becomes assault and battery after initial hostilities have ended and one party reinitiates physical conflict with another." Let's review- First off, there was no "Fight" at all. Period. There was a verbal altercation. Green _Escalated_ the encounter by initiating the first contact (chest bumping), Poole pushed him away and *retreated.* Green then sucker punches his teammate, knocking him unconscious. In criminal justice, there is a term called "one punch homicide". But today's NBA no longer has a zero tolerance policy on violence. Matter of fact, just like the NFL (Ray Rice can knock out a female - and still get paid to play, whereas Kaepernick _silently kneels_ in protest of racist Police brutality and is blackballed from his profession, losing probably $100 Million in earnings), the NBA is ok with its "hood rats" hurting one another - I guess because they beleive its a biological tendency of lower forms of life. So we can play the nuance game of justification of violence where the celebrity's we worship act under alternate Laws, as long as its within the cultural boundaries of an inherently violent society.

[@doctorx1924]

@@shotelco I'm in my late 30's so I'm not as old as you but I definitely agree with you and especially when you say society will make excuses to justify bad behavior from celebrities. This is really what it is.

[@shotelco]

​@@doctorx1924 These "Talking heads" - Stephen A Smith certainly included - expose themselves for exactly what they are: Self-serving brown-nosing sycophants. They are employed _Not_ to advocate for the fans/customers of the game, but to propagandize and weaponize biased information in order to promote cult status of a Brand (Here the "Brand" is the NBA). Perpetuating a system of religious veneration and devotion from fans/customers directed toward a particular figure and/or entity. Episodes like this also expose something more important in society: Uncritical adulation and the obsession with power and wealth are trends far more worrying in what clearly is this *_Post-Truth_* age.

[@duchess2953]

This is what happens when it's handled internally

[@pstuddy]

exactly imagine if this was never leaked smdh. it makes you wonder how many more incidents involving draymond green behind closed doors that we dont know about! 😡 this is really pathetic of the warriors organization

[@pokemanwyman8858]

Seriously though! This sends a bad message to the organization and the players!

[@T.H.U.G]

Y yall even talking about this? If Steph say NO then it's a no! POWER

[@timowatch]

That's a FACT‼️

[@turnerm7000]

​@@timowatch 🤣🤣🤣...Say less

[@michealjaye283]

Poole will probably not take the rookie extension from the warriors and can get more money from another team that draymond isn't on. That's the exact same thing Kevin Duraunt did. By the warriors not handing Draymond a stiff punishment can make him feel like he's not important to them. That he's not part of the original team and that matters more.

[@GeneralBlaze95]

I doubt that all the reports suggest he is signing

[@GalaxyFilmz]

Warriors can give him the most money. He’d be taking less if he leaves

[@daveclark8337]

KD actually helped the Dubs by doing a sign-and-trade for DeAngelo Russell (instead of just leaving). Who they then traded for Andrew Wiggins. Poole's got $120+ million within his grasp and has seen what happened to guys like Boogie, Isaiah Thomas and Denis Schroder when they turned down that extension bag.

[@michealjaye283]

@@daveclark8337 he also seen what KD and LeBron got. Also Pippen when he left the bulls. Rodman when he left San Antonio. Dennis Shrodder left for less money. I'm pretty sure Poole can get a big 30 million + contract with several teams like the heat, Knicks, Mavericks, blazers, rockets and etc... .

[@blur8163]

@@daveclark8337 comparing those guys to Poole and his current situation is just hilarious, really

[@MrBobbyj32]

I will say this...the Warriors can no longer self-compare themselves to my beloved Spurs.

[@futuretimetraveller8677]

if they win their 5th title in 8 yrs this season they will be the most dominant team since jordans bulls so yeah they will be able to compare themselves to the spurs

[@turnerm7000]

If they win again, it won't be a comparison, they would surpass them...and whose to say the Spurs didn't have any flair ups on the team...maybe they did and it just didn't get leaked. Popavich was another coach that liked to handle things behind close doors. Speaking of which he tried to do that with Kahwi but wasn't successful.

[@MrBobbyj32]

@@futuretimetraveller8677...negative. The Spurs organization are the Patriots of the NBA. For a longer period they have been THE model of consistency.

[@futuretimetraveller8677]

@@MrBobbyj32 spurs won five in a longer period of time it would warriors 5th in like 8 seasons...that would be the most consistent winner in the nba now

[@futuretimetraveller8677]

@@turnerm7000 i agree they would have had a more dominant run than the spurs---most dominant since the bulls

[@carlsenawo7821]

"Professional boxers" lmaooo 😂

[@maxsteel32]

I kind of agree with both guys I don't think Draymond is going to be traded this year but I do think that the Warriors are trying to rehab his image so that he can be treated next year when he has and expiring contract.

[@KM-iz6sg]

If Draymond was truly ever considered a leader on the team, that ship has long sailed. This incident will forever be a part of his legacy, and has in no doubt depreciated his value on both the GSW and/or any future teams.

[@appollo1826]

Hey, dont mess with Draymond. Poole should learn how to fight instead of push.

[@gilbertocolon2079]

It’s increíble what DG has gotten away with! It’s evident how $ is priority over character in sports nowadays. He actually deserves to be suspended indefinitely without pay and prosecuted. That was a physical intentional assault…

[@appollo1826]

Since when did character become more important than money in the entertainment business? Grow up; you should know this. Also prosecuted for what? Poole touched him first idiot.

[@t.sangrini]

I agree but if Poole himself made this happen then what can anyone say about that. This was Poole's decision so I have to respect that whether I like it or not🤷🏾‍♀

[@chaddon7685]

Nowadays? When do you think athletes were model citizens? I hate how people say nowadays like things are worse instead of just on camera. You should read up on Ty Cobb, Pete Rose, Cy Young, etc.

[@brentpham1155]

​@@t.sangrini why was it Pooles decisions to begin with? why was he put in that situation? ownership is supposed to have his back not put the responsibility on him.

[@makoygaara]

@@t.sangrini you gotta give me what you smoking. Are you high?

[@ComicsLamar]

Had this not gone so public there likely would be no punishment at all. The Warriors care about getting rings. They’re not going to sabotage one of their primary pieces. (And yes Draymond is still important until he proves otherwise). Do I think that’s the smart thing to do? Nope.

[@25lighters91]

He cost them a ring, ran off arguably one of the best basketball talents, seemingly is running off younger talent, verbally and physically assaults de facto as his game strategy...has he not proved otherwise to you ?

[@user-k96.]

ESPN paid the NBA to not suspend Draymond Green. They need him to make the NBA playoffs interesting when they play the Lakers in the NBA Western Conference Finals. Instead, ESPN/NBA will attempt to suspend Jordan Poole.

[@peterhaslund]

Not my team anymore, this is just condoning violence

[@appollo1826]

Violence the strength of emotion or an unpleasant or destructive natural force. You're mad at this, so you're violent too. js

[@peterhaslund]

@@appollo1826 Stop making sense, young genius

[@turnerm7000]

​@@appollo1826 Probably going to be back on that bandwagon if they are winning later in the season.

[@ruminating1596]

I respect keeping it in house and handling it that way. I just expect to see him gone next year. I honestly believe they will try and trade him before the deadline, because the reports are saying Jordan Poole still refuses to talk to him. This will easily have an impact in game in the regular season when Draymond starts to bark and boss people around. I can easily see a fight in the huddle and some half time locker room drama.

[@maxmeier532]

another dumb take.

[@thunderclaws3341]

then you are gonna be disappointed, this isnt gonna get rid of him next year 😂

[@tmcbride9435]

It depends on how large the fine is

[@dankool688]

If anyone else ever get suspended for a scuffle they can used this as example...bad decision on the organization.

[@jasonandrews1770]

Draymond has past his chance to mature a long time ago. Hes just a big child now

[@JM_2ClipGang]

Ps. Don't be surprised if when Poole demands a trade since nobody doing anything about what happened to him.

[@HellaADZ]

He’s getting an extension by Monday. Lol

[@evefet5491]

Sure Jan

[@t.sangrini]

But it was Poole's decision, he had a sit down with Draymond and he wanted to move forward whether we like it or not, it was up to Poole so...can't say anything if the victim himself said let him back and let's keep moving🤷🏾‍♀

[@judybrowdermoss2533]

Poole is smelling himself. He thinks he should be treated like Curry Klay and Dray. Check superbowl parade out and see Poole face. Poole is good but he is a rookie. He still needs to learn. Dray was only instructing him things he needs to know. Poole got upset and pushed Dray. People let it go All sports it's someone is going get mad or upset. Please let it go. More things to worry about.

[@lukecage3485]

@@judybrowdermoss2533 Epic fail. Green has been a liability his whole career. It cost them a ring in '16, KD later, multiple techs, games and suspensions and now the trust of the team.

[@RogerCh888]

What this tells me is that owners are aware of altercations in their franchises, and they're afraid of having to suspend a key player anytime it happens. They don't want to set that precedent.

[@turnerm7000]

Draymond is not going anywhere this year. I could see the organization talking to him and letting him know that because of this situation he won't get his extension and he has to improve on why they should give him an extension. We never know what was said behind close doors. I think they told the public that he was fined but I do believe that there was some other agreements had to be made.

[@joeywestside7297]

Nick is so happy that something bad has happened to the Warriors, he celebrates every time he can trash the Warriors

[@ryebread447]

Ok ok, Who all does Draymond have DIRT on? Seriously he has the most golden free pass for violence and verbal assault that I've seen in sports 👏🏻

[@futuretimetraveller8677]

or jordan poole was saying something to him that ANY man would take serious exception to maybe??🤷‍♂

[@theculturewatch2414]

Y’all reporters don’t understand as an elite athlete you spend most of your life practicing and on teams in high pressure environments - fights can’t be avoided. Poole gonna be on Drays podcast before the finals - BET IT!

[@raycutler2524]

Cap. There's a huge difference between fighting and straight up assault. Green getting traded by next year

[@jamiethorpe5431]

Exactly it’s crazy too see all these find normalizing this behavior. Glorifying Jordan punching Steve Kerr has led us here.

[@lukecage3485]

Fighting is normal but a straight up assault with malicious intent to injure isn't brothers just fighting.

[@turnerm7000]

​@@lukecage3485 Wow do you know that it was malicious?

[@lukecage3485]

@@turnerm7000 😂😂😂😂Would you be OK with Green punching you like that?

[@mrsingh2002]

Maybe Poole said or did something out of order.... Must be more to this for them to be this lenient on Draymond.

[@TheGlobalForce]

"Sources".. Dude, trust me.

[@atlien1988]

It's a crisis, but Draymond didn't even receive a one game suspension for knocking out a teammate 💀🤣🤣🤣

[@evefet5491]

Not my business, so I don’t care

[@t.sangrini]

Take note also that the league (Adam Silver) still could've stepped in and suspended Draymond but they didn't. Apparently Poole and the league are ok with him just being fined and all I care is about how Poole feels, if he's moving on then I have to whether I agree or not, that was his choice not mine🤷🏽‍♀

[@brentpham1155]

​@@t.sangrini why is Poole even put in that situation? it's the job of ownership to have his back, not make disciplinary action the responsibility of players.

[@maxmeier532]

@@evefet5491 so why comment. you do a lot of things you dont care about?

[@maxmeier532]

@@t.sangrini you'd be a fool to believe that poole had a say in this. It's clear that Poole is expecting to fall in line for the warriors org and the NBA. They want this to go away and Poole has been made aware that he needs to play according the unofficial rules. just like a cop is supposed to cover for corrupt cops. same mentality. Kerr and Myers preach it. Mind the way they want crucify the whistleblower when all he did was publish a video of a training.

[@crosswiz6]

And then we wonder why players are so spoiled and entitled...

[@clifflodriguss122]

If I’m Poole I’m pressing charges 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Matt-cp9wh]

the nba needs to do something

[@israelmutokambali7140]

If I’m a young guy in the team and Draymond comes and talk to me about something I will still listen, because like Draymond always says he talks about the game and if its about an adjustment that need to be make in the game I’ll listen and do it. I don’t know why people have to start thinking in the place of the Warriors young core like they will directly disrespect him because of what he did. I get it people just want the Warriors to fail that’s it guys like Nick wright

[@deelak2329]

You can really tell when Nick makes a personal enemy out of someone.

[@user-xv1sr3uy7p]

If ur not mahomes or lebron then nick despises you

[@deelak2329]

@@user-xv1sr3uy7p Oh I know. I've seen his baseless Jokic hate.

[@thinktwice3211]

The Warriors are bringing the title home again this year.

[@richardrichard9785]

They could have let DG attend the ring ceremony in a suit and tie....

[@basketballgod2791]

Draymond Green got a pass because he is friends with LeBron and his agency. That’s why it’s good to have friends in high places.

[@AllBackends]

someone always manages to bring up LeBron in a video that has nothing to do with him lmao

[@benaiahknox7759]

@@AllBackends is that Skip Bayless burner account? 😂😂😂😂

[@hebrewharv8018]

@@benaiahknox7759 😂😂😂 you wild. Could be🤔🤔

[@adonismodel1429]

All I hear when nick wright talks is, I want Golden State to trade their whole team So Lebron can win 🤣🤣🤣👌🏾

[@marvinlawrence4831]

NBA NEEDS TO STEP IN

[@hiphopwilliej]

best sports show ever now

[@angelaw9476]

Every player on opposing teams will be sitting on ready when Draymond starts playing dirty

[@evefet5491]

So

[@Flameb0]

what?