Back on January 18, the Washington Wizards faced-off with the Golden State Warriors, which means Jordan Poole found himself playing against his former teammates.
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Following the 122-114 loss to the Warriors, Poole seemingly hinted at his previous bad blood with Draymond Green, as he corrected himself after saying, "I love those guys over there."
Poole went on to say, "I love MOST of those guys over there."
Video of Jordan Poole saying “I love those guys over there. I love most of those guys over there” with the full quote https://t.co/fqTAEuMnnv pic.twitter.com/81OAGdxATd
— Dalton Johnson (@DaltonJ_Johnson) January 19, 2025
In response to this statement, Green took to X and said "I really am sorry," which is in reference to when he punched Poole at a practice during the 2022-2023 season.
I really am sorry
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) January 19, 2025
“I REALLY AM SORRY.”
Draymond Green on Twitter/X after Jordan Poole says he “loves most of the guys” in Golden State 👀
Green punched Poole in a Warriors practice in October 2022 & it was the start of Poole’s exit from Golden State.
Thoughts? 🤔
Via. @DaltonJ_Johnson pic.twitter.com/hZeu8vMryO
— Courtside Buzz (@CourtsideBuzzX) January 19, 2025
Now on the latest episode of the Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis, the 4-time champion talked about the situation.
"I responded because it's been three years, let's move on. We supposed to move on man," Green said. "I really am sorry. That statement [by Poole] was kinda like it was looking for some sympathy, making me out to be the bad guy."
He continued, "I'm sorry I shouldn't have punched him, but it happened."
📹@Money23Green explains apology to Jordan Poole pic.twitter.com/c1ncbN1v1W
— The Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis (@DraymondShow) January 22, 2025
Ultimately, Draymond took responsibility for his actions, but also noted that he was provoked.
"You can't call a man a 'B' word and push him and not get hit either."
In view of last Saturday's matchup, Poole dropped a season-high 38 points (12-of-25 FG; 8-of-15 3PT), while Green only played three minutes before suffering a calf strain.
Jordan Poole 38 points at Golden State pic.twitter.com/XFjZAuTGeK
— Brett Usher (@UsherNBA) January 19, 2025
Notably, this wasn't Green and Poole's only matchup this season, as they also went toe-to-toe during a game at the beginning of the season.
Draymond Green and Jordan Poole banging in the paint. 😳 pic.twitter.com/bJhVKIDLyO
— NBACentel (@TheNBACentel) November 5, 2024
LEAKED Audio Of Jordan Poole Taunting Draymond Green & The Warriors👀:
“I can do that now.. I can do that now!”
Then, after Poole tried to separate his teammate, Draymond had words for him:
“Look at this fool right here… he’s been talking all night, that’s what it is” pic.twitter.com/Uqk0Pa6K78
— LegendZ (@legendz_nba) November 7, 2024
All in all, since departing the Warriors, Poole has found a new home in Washington D.C., as he is currently averaging a career-high 21.4 points per game this season.
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