Stephen A. Smith With Draymond Green on Jordan Poole

In part one of a two-part interview with four-time NBA Champion Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors, Stephen A. and Draymond discuss the team’s standing in the West, the regrettable punch of teammate Jordan Poole, and how that situation has affected Draymond and the team.
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[@Gstark01]

tell you what, I enjoy these podcasts and the Radio in the past more than First Take to be honest.

[@sharijackson4239]

Appreciate his honesty.

[@shc6796]

Right, because SA controls the narrative🥰

[@THuynh-28]

Not a Draymond fan but this podcast between him and Mr. Smith is pure and honest. Stephen A. Smith is really good at his craft and you can tell the work he puts in to make all of this happen.

[@DCGuruX]

Basketball IQ is crazy. Love listening to Draymond talk about the game.

[@packguy06]

17:27 Jordan Poole topic.

[@justjazzy7490]

I knew if i looked in the comments some kind soul would tell me what i wanted to know! Thanks!

[@pfunk1992]

@@justjazzy7490 lol

[@johnkttraining]

thank you!!!!!!

[@princellasmith7562]

Everyone talking about "Jordan pushed Draymond" never points out that he was menacingly yelling in Jordan's face with his hot breath. I would have pushed him away, too.

[@be_regular8670]

‼️ we suck at taking accountability 😡🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Bigervexpress]

Soooooo!!!! Keep ya hands to ya self!!!

[@AlexxCloud]

Generally curious. Not starting shit. But is this statement what you got from this interview?

[@bowsercoat]

​@@Bigervexpress if someone was all up in your face talking you'd push him away so shut up

[@Bigervexpress]

@@bowsercoat FOH!!!! Any time you push someone, You put your hands up!!!!

[@Palante6]

I love the Otto Porter respect Draymond gave. I always said, Otto’s rebounding is the reason the warriors won the Grizzlies series in the playoffs

[@1212CSmith]

I appreciate Draymond's honesty in what he is able to divulge.

[@yvonneshelton2505]

I’ve got a feeling this is going to be one of the best podcasts around. You can hold our attention with or without guests.

[@norvillepiano6797]

17:15 the Jordan poole conversation starts

[@franklynmcgradycalderon977]

Thank u 🙏

[@stevenvargas4800]

Thank you!!

[@kentonbelton1068]

Not all heroes wear capes 🫡

[@NoniJeanKaufman]

DG still only focused on himself and his concerns about what others think of him. Ego is on the line. Front and center. No mention of Jordan. Believe his act changed the dynamic of the team. Team trauma. Suspension might have paved the way better outcome. IMHO.

[@ryanwhite7678]

SO HAPPY FOR YOU and glad you doing your own thing can’t wait to see what the future holds with you and this podcast

[@mosessanusi]

I love this interview. So much realness in this interview and accountability. Cheers to Draymond Green & Stephen A. Smith 🙌🏿💯

[@agent770072]

Ok so all I learned from this video is that draymond basically saying he punched out poole for no apparent reason at all.

[@cycleoflife565]

… and all most of the folks here have to say about him is how great he is in front of the camera. How fugged up is that?

[@luvShante]

you listened to this whole interview and that's all you were able to pull from it?! that's tragic 😕

[@agent770072]

@@luvShante yea because he said he didn’t have any real reason to do it other than his own selfishness duh 🙄

[@agent770072]

@@luvShante I see you not very bright have a good day.

[@Red-Hood]

Yup he literally tried to play victim, blame poole and make an excuse. He is a true sociopath my god.

[@Bumperump]

I'm in Toronto, Canada, however a die hard Warriors fan, I love my Dubs 💛💙 and I've gained a lot more respect and love for Dray due to his candidness. Thank you for having him on, Stephen A., I'm also one of your fans and wish you nothing but success with your Podcast!!

[@joelrivera6553]

Stephen A is just that guy he will go down in history as the Goat of his craft it’s undeniable

[@kungfufemafam9216]

He a puppet for the agenda but nonetheless he works hard as f

[@j_andy2190]

Stephen A. asked the right questions. But Draymond gave us a lot of “oh, I was going through a lot.” I didn't hear much concern for J Poole.

[@Peewyld]

Last night steph got thrown out and I’m starting to think that J Poole came back this season feeling himself after winning. I’m not excusing draymond but the fact that steph just lost his cool, tells me that Poole has possibly been doing things in practice and in games that are outside of the realm of the way the warriors have sustained success over the years. There is a recent interview that KG and Paul Pierce did where they say what can happen to younger players who win a championship

[@lisfine]

He absolutely expressed his regret because of his relationship.

[@jimmyjoejerkic]

This man was born to be on camera.

[@gscott7712]

This man has danced all around the fight question

[@kdpolite43]

He answered to the best of his ability without divulging someone else's business. It' s not our businesx to know every aspect of these guys lives grow up.

[@romualpiecyk]

That was great, first time listening to the podcast. Stephen Smith asked all the right questions, and Draymond’s answers were honest and insightful. Can’t wait for part 2.

[@BigJayWilliams54]

Stephen on the grind with this podcast game gotta respect the hustle

[@cryptopunk888]

I miss GP2 and Otto. Wish the team would of run it back. yes i know they are injured this year but GP2 is playing now. I think the warriors really miss his D and O.

[@Wopo1000]

Very great quality Stephen love the podcast

[@thelakeshow8123]

Stephen A your tha man !!! I hope to one day be a sport analyst at your level one day also !! And I’m getting your book next pay check believe that !!! Keep doing your thing man keep on keeping on !!!

[@paulgeetv]

Excellent interview and was so awesome to hear Draymond speak on this, i hope he can forgive himself for what he did regardless of reasoning, and forgive himself for the effect it had on his family. Real man things going on here.

[@silenceisonfire2099]

Love these two people helped shape me into the man I am they stand on business! Much love to these brothers

[@anthonyclark84]

And you are?

[@basedceltic2871]

@@anthonyclark84clearly someone that’s doing well , who are you…?…. Anthony Clark?? 🤣🤣

[@pawsittersnj5117]

So inexcusable. He’s a veteran getting in a young teammates face. Poole was tryna get him out of his face. Draymond wouldn’t have been saying he fucked up if the video didn’t come out.

[@jedthezed3599]

This was a very good interview!

[@tsemlesentimental6051]

I was mad at SAS for many things but this is something I can support. Him supporting other black men by going on their shows and him inviting them to his. That's the kind of things I support. Build each other guys. I LOVE IT

[@montraedavis2201]

SA I really love this podcast!! It's really awesome! The topics and guest draw me in! Big fan of First Take but, this is next level! Keep it going!! Draymond seems like the cool dude that is sometimes misunderstood!

[@Time4SumAksion021]

Dray saying Joker playing as an MVP as we are.acustomed to. Draymond on his podcast during last season said that when he was on TNT he pointed flaws in Jokers defense, later Jokic came up to him and said Thank you, bc of you on tv i took those words to get better on defense, and Dray said how he respects Joker for that a lot, after all that every season Dray is giving props to Jokic, on his pod, after playoff matchups and every seasons he is saying that Joker is a deserving MVP. Dogs respect Dogs.

[@timothyjohnson2364]

Stephen A you the 🐐!! I love your show plus I watch first take daily !!

[@gscott7712]

Draymond is so full,of himself. This man said Poole wanted to learn from him🤣🤣. His workouts don't involve shooting

[@juliadavis559]

Maybe he's talking about on the deffense side, which he does need help.

[@beachladydi3965]

Great talk with Draymond

[@ayevisualz8726]

Part 1 and 2 were really good 🔥

[@h1xlockz117]

Love to see it keep it up Stephen A💯

[@michaelrodriguez7380]

The lob threat point is a great stance... Didn't even think about that.

[@Bricks_shakur]

Draymond “people don’t understand” Green

[@jaxjr121]

I wish i could share this segment with my students at VSP prison. Particularly when he talks about being lost in the moment, not thinking, connecting the dots with his childhood......how much ultimately it cost him in regards to relationships........💯🤔🤔

[@metroboomin3509]

Great conversation Stephen A - appreciate the real talk

[@1N3SOUL]

Honestly after draymond retires I would love for Him & Stephen A. to have their own show.🥂🥂

[@brand1no921]

17:25 Poole situation

[@Salvation15L]

I felt like Otto Porter was most underrated player. But Shawn Livingston most underrated player ever

[@lk5388]

Shawn lost a lot of his athleticism when he suffered that horrible injury. The man spent a lot of his time during recovery and bouncing around the league to hone his basketball IQ. During his last couple stints in Brooklyn and Oakland, he was a more cerebral player.

[@Stardust414]

I have so much respect for these 2 men so this podcast was a real treat. I appreciate the questions SAS asked Dray - man is one helluva journalist. Dray shouldn’t have to suffer forever for a mistake that shouldn’t have been leaked for the world to see. I wish more scrutiny was being pointed at the individual(s) or entity who deliberately released the tape. That didn’t have to happen and it was a very calculated move. Draymond Green is one of the brightest minds with the highest b-ball IQ in the game. I’m a fan, I stand with him and I’ll be cheering Dray on as the integral, driving force to his team that he is. I also wish like hell we could’ve kept GP2, Otto-Porter Jr & JTA. Losing GP2 hurt the most though and I hope we get him back next year 😬🤞🏼🙏

[@almavinson6678]

Yasss come through Stephen A Smith, for your podcast and I know it’s going to be 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 can’t wait to see all the great people that will be on his show

[@h.peters]

Great interview. Draymond Green is always an insightful interview.

[@sasagitcrew437]

Draymond getting real good at this media/broadcast communications thing I mean the pauses the intros his word choices the ability to “bring it home” as far as his takes. He gonna have a nice career after ball like maybe even Michael Strathan type level. You might see him on prime time tv

[@francinelondon7869]

Stephen A Im so proud ❤️!

[@anduri1000]

this conversation was great. It was nice hearing such a candid response from Draymond, respect

[@joshkrampitz4412]

I subscribed to this so fast.

[@user-kc2pp9pb1q]

Know mercy is also a dig at the undisputed Intro song Stephen A taking his shots at skip in every way

[@burneraccount7510]

Stephen A the GOAT of sports media fr fr. Nobody can deny his amazing work ethic and knowledge of articulating sports

[@BigBabySports]

Great show keep it up 👍

[@Phoenixspin]

GP2 should be in a Warrior's uniform.

[@r-legemusic8034]

Everything they said about GP the second is facts. They shouldn’t have let him go, however they probably had to

[@Dasbulldoge]

GP2 is an amazing player but risking the young core for him just wasn’t worth it, and paying him would have cost like 40 million in salary tax on a 16 mil contract. Made no financial sense, which sucks because he’s a great player. Some of the new guys have stepped up, though, especially divencenzo (however you spell it).

[@Bumperump]

Stephen A., I must add; that double entendre in your Podcast's name is bar none, it's actually quite clever😉👏👌👍 I salute you, Sir!!

[@peaceful344]

Regarding the Poole topic, Draymond says " when you push someone, you better have your hands up." True, but wasn't the reason he pushed you was because you walked up on him and chest bumped him and he pushed you to get you to backup? Poole didn't walk over to you. You instigated that. It's funny how your response in these situations change based on the person. When Tristan Thompson pushed that ball in your face during the playoffs, you didn't swing on him. Was that because Tristan is 6"9 260 vs Poole whose 6"4 190? Draymond Green, the situational bully. Hope it was worth it because all it served to do was f up the team's chemistry but hey, you had to do, what you had to do, right. Smh. 🙄

[@lamontedney7060]

That’s deep

[@marylallen1884]

Peaceful, you are among the few who are willing to tell the truth! Draymond's hatred and jealousy of Jordan Poole and of the management and owners of the Warriors are so toxic and demonic that it has poisoned the whole team!

[@victornewman007]

Tristan Thompson actually punched Draymond.

[@vanessa2363]

THISSSSSS

[@SDTheGhost23]

You don't know what happened prior to what was shown on video so you shouldn't speculate. Once he does his tell all one day then we will know what Jordan said or did to him in practice prior to the clip

[@trellwoods1072]

When he said “he put his locker next to mine so he could learn from me” I damn near shed a tear 😔

[@ayyo166]

sus

[@supablack]

Yea.. I felt that..

[@lisfine]

And them working out together too. He threw all that out the window.

[@user-nc3be6vf1n]

watch how much more we see draymond on espn after retiring lol #salute

[@rodcav3]

What a great interview..I'm so glad you gave Dray the opportunity to express himself, his feelings and deepest apologies for his actions..I wish you could get Jordan Poole on the show and maybe eventually get them both together to patch things up live on your podcast..but I understand how difficult that would be from Jordans perspective..it would be like asking Chris Rock to share a stage with Will Smith,... when a man gets sucker punched in the face publicly ..its hard to live that down..unless they get to square off one on one in a boxing match..and then they can shake hands after..but even in these cases it wouldn;t be fair or acceptabe because of the sizes differences and weight class between Dray 6'7" Jordan 6'4", and Wil 6'2" Chris 5'10"

[@alanfortune3092]

I appreciate that Stephen A. Smith has secured this "hot take" of Draymond Green explaining his actions regarding Jordan Poole. I also appreciate the fact that Draymond doesn't want to veer to far into the nuts and bolts of what occured. Without knowing for sure, I don't believe that it was over a Contract, or any jealousies over Jordan Poole's role. I do belive that for his years with the Warriors, he has made himself to be the "Hall Monitor" for good or bad. These are grown men with thier own idea's of how to run thier lives and careers. I'm sure that his heart and intentions are in the right place, but in no workplace do you place your hands on another employee. I'm willing to bet a dollar against donuts that if the shoe was on the other foot and he got slugged/coldcocked/assulted he wouldn't be so docile and measured. From Saginaw {as he references} he would still be fighting if that happened to him. That video was leaked intentionally to help grease the skids to get him out of Golden State. Probably the Governors Group, the Coaching Staff and maybe even some of the Players have grown tired of his rhetoric and antics. So, what's wrong with the Warriors on the court? That punch that everyone saw is not going away. No matter if Jordan Poole "accepted" his apology, he or the other Warriors have not forgotten it and that is the elephant in the Locker Room!

[@message22610]

Nuff respect Draymond. Big up yourself Stephen A

[@timothylaboniaskthequestio9739]

Stephen A Smith is a very special person if he Taps into what I think 🤔 he can be he's thoughtful and wise and understand people make mistakes he gave 2 analogy of k(no)w mercy I'll be tuned in I love Stephen A Smith since I was a kid and followed him all the way until now I'm 35 yrs old seeing this dude is inspiration for the future generations of people who wants to do what Stephen A Smith

[@victornewman007]

Stephen A is smarter than this I am certain, I know damn well he doesn't believe this bs from Draymond and the reason why is that some how he's playing the victim and saying his family is being attacked but never references how Jordan Poole and his family have been affected by this.

[@stonedecatur6602]

He already spoke on that.

[@AnimeGamer0]

It's interesting to note - that Draymond said punching Jordan Poole is the biggest screw-up in his life, over his Flagrant 1 call on LeBron that essentially lost the 2016 NBA Championship for the Warriors. Punching a Teammate was put over losing a NBA Championship. Let that sink in.

[@TJFORBES]

This really Stephen A Smith podcast or will it be different host before I subscribe. I’m here for Stephen A! 💁🏽‍♂️😅

[@MindfulAttraction2.0]

19:15 and yet he went on a 2 month hiatus from his podcast as soon as he did that. Not a peep

[@chillmaster2406]

Dang. Stephen, yo channel need more subs! Good content!

[@bettycrawford8720]

Love Draymond Green!! Love Stephen A!!! And this interview makes me LOVE Steph Curry even more!!!!

[@leavemealone5602]

lmao i wasn’t ready for stephen a to say the f word i love this it’s the don!

[@jjcastilllo]

Respect to Stephen A for doing this podcast! This man works really hard doing his other thing while working for ESPN.

[@Grimreaper240sx]

Happens more than you think.

[@mmmmm1113]

Lol true dat.

[@mmmmm1113]

IM MAKIN AN ASSERTION HERE… an ASSUMPTION….. just cause they sound the same dosent mean they mean the same. Mean mean mean.

[@noicemate9111]

You mean he’s doing the shit he gets paid millions for?

[@trilla3817]

@@noicemate9111don’t hate on others success.

[@MikeMelendy]

Great interview. Dub Nation!!

[@jamielleanderson33]

OG & Dray 🏀💙💛🐐💪🏾

[@juancarloschang2104]

There should be a Draft-In tournament along playoffs. winner takes 25%, all non Playoff teams in, bracket for home advantage defined by regular season position, this ashure all teams no Tanking.

[@thelawofdivineoneness458]

The bottom line is that a BULLY always chooses his victims carefully. The same way Will Smith slapped Chris Rock but would have never walked up on stage to slap a 50 Cent type dude. Do you think Draymond would have knocked out Steph and gotten away with it? Nah..because Steph is the franchise. So I don't want to hear "I was going thru something!" Because if a Ben Wallace type dude was standing there I don't care what you were "going thru" you would have never walked up on him...let alone punched him. Go watch the video of the Malice at the Palace. Ron Artest was all about being a bully until he had to square up with Ben Wallace and he backed away and laid on the scorers table. He wanted no part of Ben. Bullies know who they can and can't mess with.

[@naomflyon6628]

The Bully-Mentor often rears it’s ugly head between Brothers.

[@ericaross8249]

Draymond did more talking around a subject than a California housewive 🙄

[@franklynmcgradycalderon977]

Draymond hairline is accordingly with Stephen A’s 🤣🤣🤣

[@planetzeb1]

salute stephen a

[@demetriusthacker1511]

Great podcast

[@paulbernard2785]

amazing interview by Stephen A...kudos to Draymond for his honesty and candor

[@jessebrown3790]

Those who don't know... Draymond CAN TALK!!!!

[@cycleoflife565]

Talking loud and saying nothing.

[@jessebrown3790]

Ask Him 2 or 3 questions and 45 minutes later he's still talking

[@cycleoflife565]

@@jessebrown3790 You can close your eyes take a 45 minute nap and not miss anything of substance being said.

[@lozurden4442]

I just can't believe a word of all that sht Graymond said...

[@TheSabanrab]

Man Stephen A swearing caught me off guard 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chrisisslick]

Exactly 😆

[@TheSabanrab]

@@chrisisslick you could see a little discomfort with him saying it 😂

[@morewhatley2783]

Draymond brooooo humans ain’t ment to be hit like that🤣🤣🤣, but at least you ain’t let him jus fall to the floor ijs

[@junewatson1638]

Ok, OK. Great "Nity-Grity" Intetview Steven A. With Dramon Green on His "Sucker Punch" to Jordan Poole's Head.

[@Galans123]

Draymond has months to plan what he’s gonna say about the Poole situation and this is what he came up with?? Either he don’t give a damn or he’s too worried about his persona, cuz this was horrible. If I’m Poole, this pisses me off even more

[@cycleoflife565]

No coincidence that they went to a commercial immediately after introducing the Poole mugging into the conversation. Upon return from the commercial break, instead of responding directly to the question, we have Green building himself up as this truth telling man of integrity…blah, blah, blah, blah, blah for the next minute or so instead of actually responding about the topic that was presented to him. As if the audience needed to be put thru his filter of self promotion before he started his spiel of shaping events to show him as this tragic victim of circumstance and Poole as someone that should have had his hands up.

[@boogiedagiant5410]

The highest basketball IQ of all time is wild…over Bron, J Kidd, Phil Jackson, CP3…Pop????

[@jarodrodrigues7611]

I kinda hate Draymond. And by kinda, I mean I really hate Draymond. He has rings yes, but put him on the Pistons instead of with The Splash Bros, he won't have four rings. Yet he acts like he's Kobe Bryant or MJ carrying his team.

[@adamdipasquale8702]

facts man, he is the most annoying player in history

[@ajhenderson370]

That’s a immature take , Kobe and MJ only won rings for one franchise. Who’s to say if Kobe played for the Hornets or Jordan played for the blazers that they would have rings.

[@jarodrodrigues7611]

@@ajhenderson370 Kobe and MJ were option 1 on their team. They would've been option 1 on any team they played with. Option 1, 2 and 3 on Warriors were the Splash Bros and KD. Draymond was lucky to be option 4. He is a role player that acts like he's option 1. Steve Kerr knew his role, Lamar Odom knew his role. Draymond plays his role, but he acts like he's more than that role. Warriors would've won without him, not the other way around.

[@ajhenderson370]

@@jarodrodrigues7611 you didn’t even respond to my comment 😭 Draymond has never said he was the best player on that team or ever mentioned to be on Kobe’s or MJs level. However, he is a great leader and even better defender and an integral part of the team. The Warriors don’t win 4 rings without him.

[@horacebradford1724]

Am I the only one seeing him wearing Theo Huxtable 's shirt?

[@deronnekingcaid4328]

Stephen A love ❤️ the podcast and love ❤️ everything that’s going on on this podcast. Big huge fan of you both and Draymond Green #23, wow it got just deeper way deeper than but I know Draymond Stories cause it was on ESPN channel network about how he went through a lot of things that went on as a childhood and yeah I can see and understand what he meant 💯 percent

[@webdavis]

I don't know what it's like to have a magnifying glass on my life like Draymond does, but I'm not sure I like his response to this whole thing. A lot of it seems ego driven. You gotta let that go brother. You can be two things at once.

[@arshdeepk5851]

I feel bad for Draymond, such a good friendship with Jordan and all lost in just a moment. I hope one day soon, they understand and there’s forgiveness and they go on to win some more battles together. 🤞🏻❤

[@agent770072]

Dude think about it draymond is basically saying he punched this kid out for pretty much no reason at all why would you feel bad for him makes no sense lol

[@dsine2267]

He has anger management issues which he should seek help for.

[@d-rocontop]

@@agent770072 because why act like someone’s whole life is defined by their worst moment ? We all make mistakes in our lives , his were just showcased to the world

[@cycleoflife565]

@@d-rocontop I really can’t fathom how so many people are suckered by this obviously non-remorseful, no account loud mouth. To this day he is essentially blaming Poole for not having his hands up when he swung on him. How is that showing accountability? What is wrong with people? Has fandom blinded them completely?

[@arshdeepk5851]

@@d-rocontop Exactly. Life long warriors fan here and love to see JP everyday. But I can’t judge someone at their worst mistake. Like I said, hipefully ine day there is forgiveness.🫶🏼

[@BESTpartCapture]

Honesty, truth and expression

[@mm17101978]

I love Stephen A. Smith despite living far from the USA. In the 90s as a teenager my wish was to do for a living the sports journalist, exactly as he does. It was a long time ago. Best regards sir! For everything, especially for your new book!

[@BigJakaWicked]

Bought his book on the day it was released. Watch first take religiously on my phone. Bought espn+ just to see his show! Now he's owning the podcast game! When Stephen A. speaks I listen! That man is THE TRUTH!!!

[@adamdipasquale8702]

Lol bro Draymond swears he's so smooth 😂😂😂😂

[@sirhoopalot1125]

4x champ

[@adamdipasquale8702]

@@sirhoopalot1125 i'm not talking about what he accomplished on the court as a role player, I'm talking about his long winded answers

[@michaelbell5727]

Dray go get that next title! Stand on Top and give Poole the inspirational props!

[@futbol9983]

Forgiveness. You don't gotta forget. You forgive then you grow as a man. I hope Poole grows as a man and does his thing in the NBA. Green made a mistake he knows the price is coming. At least he's owning it.

[@frosty42255]

Why he dancing around the question