Draymond Green is known for bringing the heat to the fast-paced world of the NBA. His passionate and intense playing style often leads to some unforgettable moments on the court. From fierce battles during games to unexpected clashes in practice, check out the top 5 heated moments that define Draymond Green’s presence in professional basketball.
#5: Draymond vs. Marcus Morris
Draymond Green and Russell Westbrook were scrapping for a rebound. Zubac scored, and right before the inbound pass, Green tossed the ball toward Westbrook’s face. The refs didn’t find it amusing and blew the whistle, hitting Draymond with his 16th technical foul.
But the drama didn’t stop there. In the next play, after Curry nailed a fantastic long-range 3-pointer, Marcus Morris and Draymond got into it, fighting for position. Morris pushed Draymond hard enough to send him to the floor, and the referees deemed it worthy of a Flagrant 2 for Morris.
#4: Draymond vs. Spida
While scrapping for the ball with Georges Niang, both players fell down, and the referee called a foul on Draymond Green. Draymond, not holding back his complaints, got hit with a technical foul.
The drama continued in the next possession during a fast break. Draymond, showing frustration, elbowed the back of Donovan Mitchell Jr., causing Mitchell to hit the ground. Mitchell quickly got back on his feet and sprinted straight to Draymond at center court, retaliating with an elbow. The referees and other players had to step in to separate the two, creating a heated scene on the court.
#3 Draymond vs. Beal
Six years ago, in the closing moments of the second quarter, Draymond Green blocked Bradley Beal’s shot. On the ensuing play, Kelly Oubre grabbed the rebound and attempted a three-pointer, but unfortunately, the shot was missed. Draymond and Beal aggressively struggled for position, leading to an intense jersey-grabbing encounter. Teammates swiftly intervened to separate the two, diffusing the escalating situation.
 #2 Draymond Green vs. Rudy Gobert
At number 2, things got heated around the 10-minute mark in the 1st quarter. Anthony ‘Ant-Man’ Edwards took a shot from beyond the arc but missed against Andrew Wiggins. Draymond Green grabbed the rebound and quickly passed to Chris Paul. Meanwhile, Jaden McDaniels and Klay Thompson got tangled up in a midcourt tussle, holding each other’s jerseys. The situation escalated when Klay gave McDaniels a strong shove, leading other players to jump in and separate the two. In the middle of the chaos, Draymond Green stepped in to defend Klay, even putting Rudy Gobert in a headlock.
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— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) November 15, 2023
#1 Draymond Green vs. Jordan Poole
Jordan Poole and Draymond Green got into a heated argument during practice, leading to Draymond hitting Poole in the face. Staff and players quickly stepped in to separate them.
