Jordan Poole vs Draymond Green: A Timeline of the Former Teammates’ Feud

• Jordan Poole was traded to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Chris Paul
• He unfollowed Draymond Green on Instagram following the announcement of the trade
• The trade comes months after Green punched Poole during a preseason practice

Jordan Poole has had enough of Draymond Green.

Just hours after being shipped to the Wizards for Chris Paul, Poole was found to have unfollowed Green on Instagram.

The dynamic between the two former teammates has been closely observed by fans ever since they engaged in fisticuffs last preseason.

Here's a definitive timeline of Green and Poole’s ongoing feud.

Green punches Poole during practice

Cracks first started to emerge in their relationship when Green punched Poole in the face during a preseason practice with the Golden State Warriors back in October.

TMZ managed to obtain a video of the incident, which showed the four-time NBA champion walking from the corner to the baseline and getting in the face of Poole.

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The Michigan alum didn’t let this pass, giving Green a two-handed shove.

The veteran forward lost his cool, lunging at Poole a split second later and delivering a right hook to his teammate’s face.

He then caught Poole on the way down and waited for the rest of the players to surround them.

Green fined after punch

Head coach Steve Kerr told reporters that Green punching Poole was the "biggest crisis he has experienced with this team."

He added that Green broke their trust with this incident but he is giving him the benefit of the doubt because he thinks he’s earned that and the Warriors feel the same way.

According to ESPN’s Marc Spears, both Poole and Green spoke in front of the team following the incident with the former saying “he didn’t think it was necessary that Draymond get a suspension.”

The Warriors decided to just fine Green and not suspend him for his punch.

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Green issued an apology to the Warriors and Poole after the incident, saying:

“I was wrong for my actions that took place on Wednesday, and for that, I have apologized to my team. I have apologized to Jordan. Quite frankly if my mother saw that video, I know how she would feel. I apologized to his mother and father, his family, and friends who care for him.

Warriors' chemistry fractured after punch

The Warriors tried their best to move past the incident but Green’s punch undoubtedly hurt the team’s fabled chemistry.

He admitted that his punch was the reason why Golden State failed in its bid to repeat as champions.

He talked about the Warriors’ fractured chemistry during an alternate ESPN broadcast of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets, saying:

“When you speak about all of the slippage we had as a team on the road, not being able to come together, none of those things happen if [the punch] doesn't happen. Because the voice that I am and the departments that I lead this team in, there was a tone of slippage due to me sitting back, me not saying anything, me trying to allow that situation to play itself out, and giving it time to heal."

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For the Warriors to move forward, it was imperative for the team that Green and Poole bury the hatchet and get their relationship to a better place.

Kerr pointed out in a press interview following their playoff exit that the Warriors lost trust in each other and that made the process much more difficult for them.

Poole unfollows Green on Instagram

Poole and Green weren’t given the opportunity to fix their relationship as the Warriors decided to make a move just hours before the NBA Draft.

They opted to trade Poole just months after giving him a max contract extension, sending him to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Chris Paul.

The trade was surprising as Kerr said just weeks earlier that he believed Poole is a “foundational” member of the Warriors and is crucial to their progress beyond the next couple of seasons, per NBC Sports.

Poole decided to cut ties with Green on social media following the trade, unfollowing the 33-year-old forward on Instagram.

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Wemby goes to the Spurs

Sports Brief recently reported on the Spurs selecting Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft.

He became San Antonio's third No. 1 overall pick, joining big men Tim Duncan and David Robinson on the exclusive list.

Wembanyama dominated in LNB Pro A last season, averaging 21.6 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks per game.