Top 5 Draymond Green Beefs As He Revives His Bust Up With Jordan Poole

Draymond Green has never been afraid to speak his mind, even on the most delicate subjects. A few days ago, the Golden State Warriors veteran was heavily criticized on Twitter for his comments about the highly publicized spat with his former teammate, Jordan Poole.

Although many would say he was in the wrong for striking a younger teammate, Green tried to justify his actions while speaking on Patrick Beverley's podcast.

The 33-year-old has had quite a lot of beef in his 11-year NBA career. Some feel his controversial actions in the last few years have greatly affected his team. However, the Warriors would not be successful without Green.

He has been an essential part of the Warriors dynasty that has won four NBA titles in nine years, and they proved it by handing him a four-year $100 million deal. The next four years will surely be interesting, especially next season, as he teams up with long-time rival, Chris Paul.

Green's Top 5 feuds

Green vs. LeBron James

Although they are the best of friends now, Green and James did not like each other for years, and they even got physical at one point on the court. In Game 4 of the now-famous 2016 NBA Finals, Green committed a flagrant foul on James. The two got tangled up near mid-court, and the Lakers star tried to step over Green to get back into play. Green's arm flew into James' groin area, per CBS Sports.

Green was hit with a flagrant while James received a technical. The Warriors forward was suspended for Game 5, which the Warriors entered with a commanding 3-1 lead. The Warriors suffered one of the most spectacular collapses in NBA history since that incident. James and Green are now inseparable, especially off the court.

Green vs. Dillon Brooks

Brooks was the most hated player in the NBA in the 2022/23 season. He made many enemies, including Green, LeBron James, and Donovan Mitchell. In his interview with ESPN, he launched a scathing attack on Green and the Warriors. Of course, Green hit back with a hard-hitting, no-holds-barred response through his podcast.

With Brooks signing with the Houston Rockets, that chapter is yet to be closed, and we could see another incident next season.

Green vs. Charles Barkley

Green and Barkley always speak their minds. The two have had ongoing beef for the last few years, and they seem to be feuding whenever they see each other. The Hall of Famer Barkley, who is an NBA analyst for TNT, has always been critical of the Warriors, and Green in particular, even saying that he would like to punch him in the face.

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Green then said that he could take Barkley's job. Green has always pointed to his four rings when beefing with Barkley, who retired without one. The bickering between these two has shown no signs of ending.

Green vs. Jordan Poole

Green punched his Warriors teammate, Poole before the start of the 2022/23 season, months after they had won the 2022 NBA title. A video of the incident was then leaked, and it became the biggest story in the NBA last season.

Green apologized and was fined by the team. After the Warriors were eliminated from the playoffs in Round 2, Poole was traded to the Washington Wizards, ending a turbulent chapter in his Warriors career. This week, Green made a controversial remark about the incident, which elicited a response from Poole's father. Poole has avoided questions about that bust-up at every turn. It seems the feud is far from over.

Green vs. Chris Paul

The feud between these two is murky. It stems from comments Green made in 2020 during an appearance on the All The Smoke podcast. He said he doesn't like Paul, but added that he respected his game, per Bleacher Report. He recently admitted that they haven't patched up their differences yet.

The two players will be on the same team next season after the Warriors traded for the veteran point guard. It will be interesting to see how they work together.

Other Draymond Green feuds: Green vs. Kevin Durant, Green vs. Kendrick Perkins, Green vs. Jaylen Brown, Green vs. Paul Pierce, Green vs. Bradley Beal.

Green vs. Poole timeline

Cracks first started to emerge in their relationship when Green punched Poole in the face during a preseason practice.

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