• Draymond Green criticized Jordan Poole for staying on the sidelines during a Pelicans altercation.
  • The comment came during Green’s podcast while discussing Jose Alvarado’s fight with Mark Williams.
  • Green’s remarks revive the pair’s past Warriors practice scuffle and the strained relationship that followed.

Draymond Green renewed public attention on his fraught history with Jordan Poole after mocking Poole’s reaction to a bench-area fight involving New Orleans’ Jose Alvarado and Charlotte’s Mark Williams. Green raised the issue on his podcast, saying Poole’s facial expressions made him look like a bystander rather than a supportive teammate.

What Green said

On his show, Green described Poole as someone who “stood behind and did this” while teammates fought — a jab at Poole’s attempt to avoid getting involved. Green added that teammates should at least step up to protect one another, referencing advice from former Warriors teammate David West: if something goes wrong on the court, you go over there even if you don’t throw a punch.

“If I’m in a fight and my teammate is standing behind and doing this (exaggerated facial expression), come on man. We can’t be doing that… I ain’t saying you got to fight. What if those five guys jump on your one teammate?”

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Context: Past Warriors scuffle

Green and Poole’s relationship has long been tense after a well-publicized Warriors practice scuffle that ended with Green punching Poole. That incident contributed to friction within Golden State and ultimately to Poole’s departure from the team. Green’s recent remarks bring that history back into focus and add a new public critique of Poole’s on-court behavior.

Does Green have a point?

Fights in the NBA are uncommon and usually de-escalated quickly. Green argues teammates should at least step in to protect one another, while others note many players rarely face full-on bench brawls and may instinctively avoid physical confrontations. Some fans see Green’s comments as valid leadership advice; others view them as a petty dig given the pair’s past.

What this means for Poole and Green

Green’s podcasting ensures he’ll continue to weigh in on league drama, and Poole — now on a different team — may keep hearing commentary from his former teammate. The public exchange reinforces that the two will likely remain linked in headlines whenever either is involved in notable league stories.

Short of a direct reconciliation, Green’s remarks are a reminder that past incidents can resurface in unexpected ways, especially when a high-profile player uses his platform to comment on rivals and former teammates.

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