Tag: Draymond Green

NBA fans are upset at Draymond Green for saying Charles Barkley ‘can’t sit at this table’

This is what real beef looks like, y’all.

The beef between Draymond Green and Charles Barkley goes back a long, long way and, let me tell you, it ain’t ending anytime soon.

Barkley has been making fun of the Warriors all season long. And, honestly, can you blame him? They’re pretty awful.

But Barkley’s energy for Green has been pretty relentless over the last few years. Earlier this season he made fun of Green for averaging what he called a “triple single.”

Last week he kept the joke going during the Lakers game after Green got ejected, and brought up Green’s non-stop trash talk when the Warriors were at their peak and he was surrounded by All-Stars.

“He talks all that stuff when he’s got them other boys with him, now he’s out there [and has to] fight for himself he just don’t want to play. Give me a break. Y’all better quit telling me who can play and who can’t play. I know who can play.”

Green finally got a chance to respond today and, hoo boy, did he ever. After today’s practice, Green was asked about he and the Warriors’ critics — particularly Barkley. He then proceeded to let the shots fly.

Green said Barkley wasn’t good enough at broadcasting or basketball to talk about his game.

“He should stop before I take his job. If he keep talking, I’ll take it soon — sooner than he thinks. He probably should be quiet. He also can’t talk basketball with me, either. Not smart enough, not qualified. No rings, can’t sit at this table.” 

And, BOY, did that last part get the internet in a frenzy. This went from beef to a referendum on RINGZZZ culture real quick.

Here’s the thing, though. We’re all looking at this the wrong way. This isn’t the time for some astute analysis on either Barkley or Green as NBA players in the zeitgeist. That’s way to complicated and complex for what this is.

Nah, y’all. This is beef. Like, legit beef — not “I’m going to subtweet you to death” beef. All of that stuff kind of goes out the window.

Does Green know that Charles Barkley was a great player? Of course he does. It doesn’t matter, though. Why? Because Barkley told a nationally televised audience that he wanted to punch Green in the face two years ago. In all honesty, calling Barkley ringless is probably a more measured response from Green.

They legitimately don’t like each other. That’s just what it is. We shouldn’t think of it as more than that.

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Injury Report: Warriors without Draymond Green (sore knee) for Steph Curry’s return vs. Raptors

Draymond Green won’t be on the floor for Stephen Curry’s return to game action against the Raptors.

The Golden State Warriors game against the Toronto Raptors has quickly turned into one of the biggest days on the NBA calendar. Injured All-Star Stephen Curry will make his long-awaited return with the Raptors in San Francisco.

Curry has missed the past four months for the Golden State Warriors, but will return to the lineup against the defending NBA champions. The two-time Most Valuable Player will have a minutes restriction in his first game back from injury.

With one of Golden State’s core pieces returning, the Warriors will be without Draymond Green for another game.

Green will miss his fourth consecutive game with a sore knee. The former Defensive Player of the Year has played less than 10 minutes in the Warriors past six games after being ejected against the Los Angeles Lakers. With Green ruled out for Toronto, he has now missed 18 games during the 2019-20 season due to injury.

Steve Kerr gave an update on Green’s injury before the Warriors tipped off against the Raptors.

Via Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area:

Without Green, the Warriors have started Juan Toscano-Anderson and Dragan Bender. Off the bench, Eric Paschall has played a significant role with Golden State lacking frontcourt depth.

Klutch Sports: Draymond Green signs endorsement deal with Converse

The Golden State Warriors star and Klutch Sports player has agreed to a new deal with Converse, a subsidiary of Nike.

Draymond Green has been with Nike Basketball for his entire NBA career and while he’s staying within the Swoosh family of companies, he will have a chance to be featured even more as for one of the brand’s many subsidiaries. Green has agreed to a new endorsement deal with the iconic sneaker brand Converse, based in Boston, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Although Draymond has been with Nike Basketball for a long time, he was highly unlikely to be a featured athlete behind the likes of LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant, Paul George, and Kyrie Irving. This should give Draymond the opportunity to be more of a forward-facing part of the Converse basketball brand, which also boasts stylish Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr.

Draymond is the first All-Star to endorse Converse since NBA legend Dwyane Wade was a Converse spokesman in his early career. But as we continue to see, whether it’s Nike or another brand, Rich Paul and Klutch Sports no doubt helped Green expand his personal brand in a way that he’s not yet experienced before, even though he’s been part of several championship teams.

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Draymond Green signing shoe deal with Converse

Draymond Green goes from Nike to Converse.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Golden State Warriors defensive star Draymond Green is signing a shoe deal with Converse to become the brand’s first high-profile athlete since Dwyane Wade, who left Converse to sign with Team Jordan in 2009. Green is the third Warriors player to have a shoe endorsement deal, joining Stephen Curry (Under Armour) and Klay Thompson (ANTA).

(Warriors swingman Andrew Wiggins was signed to Adidas until 2018)

Known for his defensive versatility and playmaking ability on the court, along with a fiery personality (that sees him receive plenty of technicals), Green’s success makes him a great athlete to help boost Converse’s profile. Playing for the best team of the last decade doesn’t hurt either, with the Warriors expected to resume their dominant ways next season when they have a fully-healthy roster.

As Wojnarowski notes, Green had previously been signed with Nike. That saw the big man become the frontman for the 2017 Nike Hyperdunk Flyknit.

Now Green will have an opportunity to take on a bigger project, in the show made popular by NBA icon Julius “Dr. J” Erving.

The Bay Area will be anxiously awaiting Green’s custom kicks.

Warriors’ Draymond Green, Kevon Looney out Tuesday against Nuggets

Draymond Green and Kevon Looney will miss the Golden State Warriors game against the Denver Nuggets due to injury.

Draymond Green and Kevon Looney were ruled out of the Golden State Warriors’ game against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night, The Athletic’s Anthony Slater tweeted.

Green has left knee soreness. This will be the fifth of the last six games he will not dress for and the third in a row.

Looney will miss his second game in a row with a hip injury.

With those two and Ky Bowman injured, the Warriors will likely play a similar lineup to the one Sunday against the Washington Wizards.

Andrew Wiggins, Damion Lee, Marquese Chriss, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Dragan Bender, Eric Paschall, Mychal Mulder and Jordan Poole played that game.

The Warriors signed Chasson Randle to a 10-day contract, so he has a chance to make his Golden State debut.

The Warriors (13-48) and Nuggets (41-19) are scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. at the Pepsi Center in Denver.

The Nuggets are tied for second place in the Western Conference while Golden State has the worst record in the league.

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Injury Report: Jordan Poole to play vs. Wizards, 3 Warriors questionable

After missing the Warriors win against the Phoenix Suns, Jordan Poole is cleared to play with the Washington Wizards in town.

Stephen Curry will not be available against the Washington Wizards as his return from a broken hand injury has been postponed. For the Golden State Warriors, Curry is not the only player injured with Washington in town.

A trio of players were ruled out against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night, giving Golden State an eight-man bench. However, the Warriors slim rotation didn’t matter as the team fought back from an 18 point deficit to snap Golden State’s eight-game losing streak.

The Warriors did not have a true point guard against the Suns, with Damion Lee getting the primary duties as ball-handler. Against the Wizards, Jordan Poole is expected to return from his one-game absence due to an ankle injury.

Prior to being injured, the Michigan Wolverine product started the past four games at point guard for Steve Kerr, averaging 15.8 points on 45.6 % shooting from the field, while dishing 4.4 assists per contest. Without Curry and Ky Bowman, Golden State’s rookie should get a bulk of the minutes at point guard against Bradley Beal and the Wizards.

Although Poole is will be back in the rotation, three members of Golden State’s frontcourt are listed as questionable with the Wizards in San Francisco.

Draymond Green has missed three of the Warriors’ past four games due to injury and will be a game-time decision against the Wizards, according to Wes Goldberg of the Mercury News.

Recently, Green has missed two games with a pelvic contusion and was ruled out against the Suns with a sore knee.

Adding to the Warriors list of ailments, Alen Smailagic and Kevon Looney are both dealing with injuries against Washington. Looney is coming off his second double-digit scoring effort of the season, but is questionable with left hip soreness in the second game of a back-to-back.

Smailagic was called up from the Warriors G League affiliate in Santa Cruz as Golden State deals with injuries across their roster. Yet, the Serbian rookie is dealing with a right quad contusion and is questionable against Washington.

With three members of Golden State’s rotation questionable, Eric Paschall and Dragan Bender will be in line for heavy minutes against the Wizards.

Washington Wizards at Golden State Warriors odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Washington Wizards at Golden State Warriors sports betting odds, with NBA matchup analysis and picks.

The Golden State Warriors (13-47) return home for one game on the second night of a back-to-back. They take on the Washington Wizards (21-37). Tip-off is at 8:30 p.m. ET at Chase Center in San Francisco.

We analyze the Wizards-Warriors odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Wizards at Warriors: Key injuries

Wizards

  • G John Wall (Achilles) out
  • C Anzejs Pasecniks (stomach) questionable

Warriors

  • G Stephen Curry (hand) out
  • G Klay Thompson (knee) out
  • G Ky Bowman (ankle) out
  • F Draymond Green (knee) questionable
  • G Jordan Poole (ankle) questionable

Wizards at Warriors: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated Sunday at 11:10 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Wizards 111, Warriors 104

Moneyline (ML)

The Wizards come into this game favored at -250 but must only be favored because they are playing the Warriors. Washington is only 7-22 on the road. Those seven road wins are the second-lowest total in the league. However, the Warriors (+200) are only 7-23 at home. The Warriors are shorthanded and on the second night of a back-to-back. They are 4-8 after a win and 1-5 on no rest. The Wizards are 0-2 when favored on the road this season.

This is a recipe for disaster. There is no best bet here. AVOID the money line. New to sports betting? A $10 wager on the Wizards returns a profit of $4.48.

Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Wizards enter the game favored at -6.5 (-110). While Golden State is one of the league’s worst teams, they have been tough against the spread. They are 28-32 ATS overall on the season, while the Wizards are 29-27-2 ATS overall. Washington, though bad on the road, plays tough. They are 13-14-2 ATS on the road, while Golden State is 12-18 ATS at home. Washington is 2-0-1 ATS in their last three games and 4-2-1 ATS in their last seven played, while the Warriors, before winning and covering the spread in Phoenix Saturday night, had gone 0-4 ATS in their previous four.

The shorthanded Warriors will run out of gas in this game and the Wizards will pull away late. Take the Wizards to win and to cover the -6.5 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

The total is set at 231.5 points. The Warriors’ games have hit the Under in four straight contests and six of the last seven. Washington’s games have gone Over in three of their last four. Golden State is 4-2 O/U when playing on no rest and the Wizards are 1-1 O/U when favored on the road.

Take the UNDER 231.5 (-115) in this one.

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Injury Report: Warriors will be without trio of players vs. Suns

Steve Kerr will be without three of his offensive ball-handling options against the Phoenix Suns.

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson aren’t the only members of the Golden State Warriors dealing with injuries. The Warriors will be without three players against the Phoenix Suns, limiting their roster to only eight members.

Jordan Poole, Ky Bowman and Draymond Green will all be out against the Suns due to injury. Poole is dealing with a right ankle sprain that he suffered when rolling his ankle against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. The rookie has been flourishing as Golden State’s starting point guard over the past several games.

Another Warriors rookie sprained his right ankle when the Lakers were in San Francisco. Bowman went to the locker room with under two minutes remaining against the Lakers. An MRI revealed Bowman suffered a lateral ankle sprain that will be “monitored over the next few days,” according to the Warriors.

Outside of Golden State’s two backcourt rookies, the Warriors’ former Defensive Player of the Year will also be out against Devin Booker and the Suns. Green has only played 10 minutes in the Warriors’ last three contests. Green was ejected against the Lakers and missed the previous two games due to a pelvic contusion. Green will be out with left knee soreness against the Suns, his 15th game missed due to injury this season.

Without their trio of injured players, the Warriors will start Damion Lee, Andrew Wiggins, Dragan Bender and Marquese Chriss against the Suns, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic.

Watch: Draymond Green ejected in second quarter vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Draymond Green was assessed two technical fouls against the Los Angeles Lakers, triggering an ejection in the second quarter of the game.

Draymond Green’s return to the Warriors after missing two games didn’t last long. Green was ejected with 5:45 remaining in the second quarter, ending his night against the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Golden State forward was battling with Lakers center Dwight Howard which led into an argument between Green and referee Tyler Ford. The official tagged Green with a technical foul.

On the next possession, Green got tangled up with Howard after a hard screen and was quickly assessed his second technical foul, triggering an ejection from the game. Green stormed off the court towards the Golden State locker room visibly upset.

 

The former Defensive Player of the Year ended his night with four assists, two points, a rebound, a steal and three turnovers in 10 minutes against the Lakers.

Green leads the NBA in ejections and is also tied for the lead in technicals at 14 with Houston’s Russell Westbrook. Green is only two technical fouls away before he receives a one-game suspension for reaching 16 on the season.

Draymond Green got ejected and LeBron James tried to hide his laughter on the bench

LeBron loved watching Draymond Green go off on the refs.

Draymond Green didn’t seem to like the officials calling Thursday night’s Los Angeles Lakers-Golden State Warriors game in San Francisco, as he picked up his second technical midway through the second quarter and was tossed from the game.

Draymond was heated after he got called for a foul for attempting to trip Dwight Howard and he let the refs know that he disagreed with their call.

LeBron James, who was getting a night off, watched from the Lakers bench and got a kick out of seeing Draymond losing his cool on the officials.

This video of LeBron’s reaction is pretty great:

Nice try there by LeBron at the end to look like he wasn’t enjoying every second of that meltdown by Draymond.

Here’s the whole moment:

Fans loved LeBron’s reaction:

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