Draymond Green

President of basketball operations Bob Myers and point guard Stephen Curry spoke on Thursday following the incident at Golden State's practice this week - which ...

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Draymond Green said he is taking time away from the Warriors in the wake of his punch of teammate Jordan Poole. Green publicly apologized for the incident ...

Green has publicly stated that he doesn't believe he and the Warriors will reach an agreement this year. But a leaked video of the incident between Green and Poole caused Green to take a different course of action. Golden State has also conferred with the league about steps to identify how the video got out, sources told ESPN. 17 deadline as a driving force to reach a new deal. His mother, his father saw that video. 1, I was wrong for my actions," Green said.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has finally addressed fight with Jordan Poole.

Although that is the least of my worries right now, that has to stay at the forefront," Green said. Green added that he has apologized to his own family as well for the embarrassment he caused them. Speaking in front of the media, Green apologized to Poole and his family.

Green, in a statement addressing his punch to teammate Jordan Poole, said he's stepping away from the team for the next few days, Shams Charania of The ...

Green was involved in a "heated" interaction with guard Poole during practice on Wednesday with both players coming chest-to-chest and shoving each other ...

When asked his thoughts about both the video and Green’s apology, he said “that's above my power.” but the embarrassment that Jordan has to deal with and that this team has to deal with and this organization has to deal wit, but also Jordan’s family. Quite frankly, if my mother saw that video, I know how my mother would feel.” For that I have apologized to my team. Poole used both hands to push Green away, then Green punched Poole in the face and sent the fourth-year guard into the wall behind the baseline. "I think that one thing that I lack is how to let emotions out.”

Draymond Green was not happy that the Golden State Warriors practice footage leaked.

The Warriors have a lot to sort out, and much of it starts with Green's ability to regain trust from his teammates. While Green was upset that the video hit the internet, he admitted that he watched it several times, and agrees with how bad it looks. Draymond Green addressed the media on Saturday morning following the video footage of his fight with Jordan Poole leaking.

This Saturday, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, a four-time NBA champion, had a press conference to publicly address his altercation with ...

[NBA's](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba.html?intcmp=MENUPROD&s_kw=en-nba) 2022-2023 season against the [Lakers](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/los-angeles-lakers.html?intcmp=MENUPROD&s_kw=en-nba-los-angeles-lakers), but he left the decision to the organization. Draymond Green also was asked about his thoughts about his actions once he saw the video and the fact that the video was leaked. [Golden State Warriors](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/golden-state-warriors.html?intcmp=MENUPROD&s_kw=en-nba-golden-state-warriors) forward [Draymond Green](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/draymond-green.html), a four-time [NBA ](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba.html?intcmp=MENUPROD&s_kw=en-nba)champion, had a press conference to publicly address his altercation with [Jordan Poole](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/golden-state-warriors/2022/10/08/63410f95ca4741364e8b45c8.html) during practice that ended up with Green sucker punching his teammate, an incident that made Draymond look even worst once the video was leaked by TMZ Sports. Draymond Green said that he wanted to do a press conference to adress the incident in which he punched his teammate Jordan Poole and publicly apologized to him and his family, specially for having to see the video that was leaked and having to relive the moment. [Shannon Sharpe: Jordan Poole should have hit Draymond Green first](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/golden-state-warriors/2022/10/08/63416bcc46163f05b28b45b3.html) Draymond Green enjoys Mary J Blige concert after knocking out Jordan Poole](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/golden-state-warriors/2022/10/08/6341bcbe22601da96a8b4576.html)

Green said that he would spend an indefinite amount of time away to give his Golden State Warriors teammates a chance to “heal” and to give himself an ...

Green said he was in “a very, very, very bad space mentally” and that he was “dealing with some things in my personal life” that possibly contributed to his shortened temper and reaction. He was also [ejected from a second-round playoff game](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/05/01/warriors-grizzlies-game-1-playoffs-draymond-green/?itid=lk_inline_manual_28) against the Memphis Grizzlies last May for a flagrant foul. Green said he watched the video at least 15 times, concluding his actions “look even worse than I thought” and were “pathetic.” [Yahoo report](https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1577846177793380352?s=20&t=TnCAgsWfCpmu7l6gsgd94g) that there had been a “change in Poole’s behavior” during training camp with the possibility of a lucrative contract extension looming. The way I was raised, that’s simply hating on another man’s situation.” “I hurt someone because I was in a place of hurt.” “There’s nothing that warranted the situation,” Curry said Thursday. Warriors Coach Steve Kerr said Saturday that Green’s separation from the team was a “mutual decision” between the organization and player and there was “no set date” for a return. A four-time all-star and seven-time all-defensive team member, Green has been involved in several combative incidents throughout his career. Myers initially said he did not expect Green to be suspended or miss any games as a result, and Poole, who was not injured by the blow, returned to practice Thursday. In the video footage, which was first published by TMZ without accompanying audio, Green walked over to the baseline where Poole was standing until the two were face-to-face. “I failed as a man.”

Green, the Golden State forward, said he was a “flawed human being.” A leaked video of the fight between the teammates went viral Friday.

Green said he liked to keep his emotions bottled up but that he needed to work on releasing them in better ways. It was the fourth title for the team’s championship core of Green, [Stephen Curry](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/17/sports/basketball/stephen-curry-nba-finals-golden-state.html), [Klay Thompson](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/22/sports/basketball/klay-thompson-boat.html) and [Andre Iguodala](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/06/sports/basketball/andre-iguodala-golden-state.html). The team said it would handle punishment for Green internally, and Green has not practiced with the team for the past several days. Kerr said the team and Green mutually agreed that he should be away from the team right now. But Green said the contracts had “absolutely nothing” to do with the fight. Green has become known for his fiery energy on the basketball court, which sometimes manifests as arguments with referees and other players. Green said it was “embarrassing,” both for him and for Poole, that the incident was seen by their families. He said he expected to play in the team’s season-opener at home against the Los Angeles Lakers on Oct. He said he wanted to give Poole space. The team said it was investigating how the video became public. But Green keeps coming toward Poole and punches him. Some media reports said that the fight was related to the players’ contract situations.

The Warriors star publicly apologized on Saturday and announced he's taking a few days away to allow the team to 'heal' from the incident.

Green says he’s taking a few days away to allow the team to “heal” after video of the altercation became public. but the embarrassment that Jordan has to deal with and that this team has to deal with and this organization has to deal wit, but also Jordan’s family. When asked his thoughts about both the video and Green’s apology, he said “that’s above my power.” Calling himself “a very flawed human being,” Green said he would use his leave of absence to work on ways to better deal with his emotions and wants to allow Poole and the Warriors to heal from the incident and focus on defending their title. Poole used both hands to push Green away, then Green punched Poole in the face and sent the fourth-year guard into the wall behind the baseline. “I think that one thing that I lack is how to let emotions out.”

Golden State Warrior Draymond Green apologized to Jordan Poole, his family, and the Warriors for punching Poole at practice last week and will be stepping ...

And I caused that.” I have apologized to Jordan.” And I will do what I have to do to make that right,” said Green during a press conference.

Draymond Green said he is taking time away from the Warriors in the wake of his punch of teammate Jordan Poole. Green publicly apologized for the incident ...

I failed as a man, and I failed as a leader." "Leading comes with a responsibility that I dropped the ball on. An official decision by the team has not been made, but Myers initially said he didn't expect Green to miss any games. Green has historically had a close relationship with Poole, and he has intentionally made sure their lockers would be next to each other since Poole was drafted in 2019. "It's absolutely different because someone else was affected in a major way," Green said. There are not many things in life I regret." Frankly, I didn't handle that well and I failed as a leader. "Jordan's feelings are the most important, and to be honest I'm not sure how he feels," Green said. On Friday, a video was leaked that showed the incident, which prompted Green and the Warriors to mutually agree he should spend more time away from the team. "I'm going to continue to stay away, as I've been away, and continue to do work on myself, but also just give guys space," Green said in a news conference Saturday. "I watched the video 15 times, maybe more, because when I watched the video, I'm like, yo, this looks awful," Green said. "When things are kept internally, it's almost easy to handle," he continued.

Rumors that TMZ paid $120000 for the Draymond Green-Jordan Poole video were downplayed by insiders, who told FOS the sum was much lower.

Green’s multiyear deal with Turner Sports — where he makes appearances on TNT’s Inside the NBA — won’t be impacted by the scuffle, a person with knowledge of the situation [told FOS on Friday](https://twitter.com/FOS/status/1578505258115903489?s=20&t=I0PjtGNwAkvLViAH8duNUQ). Green said he’d take a break from the team for a few days. The Warriors are currently investigating. Rice was suspended within hours, and never played in the NFL again. That video put tremendous pressure on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, who had suspended Rice for just two games. TMZ doesn’t have much competition when it comes to obtaining such footage: It pays for this kind of content, and mainstream news organizations usually don’t.

Draymond Green and Steve Kerr came out strongly against the leak of the practice video that showed Green punching point guard Jordan Poole.

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Draymond Green on Saturday said he is focused on fixing himself after the altercation with Jordan Poole.

I’ve apologized with my words to my team and to Jordan. “I was in a very contentious space that morning, dealing with some things that are very near and dear to me. And now I will allow my actions to show my apology.” Draymond said he apologized not only to JP but also to his parents and family. Things have to play out. “Things will play out. “And I’m going to fix those things.” And here we are, almost four years later, with Draymond throwing and landing a punch to the face of smaller teammate Jordan Poole during a preseason practice Wednesday. “Hurt people hurt people,” he said. I’m a constant work in process.” They heard them in 2016, after Draymond wanted a piece of coach Steve Kerr in that infamous halftime disturbance in Oklahoma City. That’s a constant work in progress.

There were so many questions that followed after the infamous video of Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole was leaked. Who leaked the video?

Fortunately for the Warriors, the NBA season is a very long one, with much-needed time for healing. For the Golden State Warriors, everything changes with the release of the video. Perez](https://frontofficesports.com/draymond-green-jordan-poole-fight-video/) has an approximation of how much TMZ paid for the video.