Wolves Investigating Racial Slurs Thrown at Draymond Green in Game 2

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green believes everyone is out there trying to make him the 'Angry Black Man'.

Wolves Investigating Racial Slurs Thrown at Draymond Green in Game 2

Draymond Green faced racial slurs in Game 2 (Image via FirstSportz)

Draymond Green was expected to continue his impressive showing in the final game of the first round and Game 1 of the second round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. That would have helped the Golden State Warriors hold their side until Stephen Curry returned.

Curry’s hamstring injury would mean he would be out at least until Game 4. That places a lot of pressure on a Warriors team that might struggle to offset his scoring prowess. But if Green could lead the team and do his bit on offense, along with the stellar work he has been doing on defense, they should have been fine.

He was preparing for it up until the game started, even using a Rudy Gobert jersey to get into the zone. But once the game started, it all went sideways. The Timberwolves jumped into a lead and started to pull away.

Then, Green aggressively charged at referees after being called for a foul on Naz Reid. That drew a technical foul, and Stephen Curry had to come off the bench to calm him down. Later on, he clarified that everyone was out there to make him look like the ‘Angry Black Man’.

A fan released video revealed that some Wolves fans apparently used racial slurs towards Green while he was on a bike near the tunnel. Warriors security tried to calm the fans down and possibly directed Wolves security to eject one of them.

Earlier today, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ PR handle revealed that they are investigating the matter. They confirmed that one fan was ejected, whereas another, who they believe is the one who directed racial slurs, left the arena before security could identify him.

Michael Wilbon co-signs Draymond Green’s ‘Angry Black Man’ narrative

Draymond Green believes that many want him to be aggressive towards them so that they can continue to paint that negative image around him. ESPN’s Michael Wilbon co-signed this notion that it is a nationwide problem.

Kind of smiled when I heard Draymond say, ‘I’m not an angry Black man.’ I know exactly what he’s talking about. The portrayal of it. I am often that person, have been that. Some things happen publicly and privately that make you angry. I like Draymond’s resentment of the characterization.

Michael Wilbon said

The veteran analyst made it clear on Get Up that he has faced these situations throughout the 66 years he has been on earth. He believes many still try to provoke Black people into returning fire that they start. That way, they can continue to prove the ‘Angry Black Man’ narrative.

Michael Wilbon believes it was appropriate that Draymond Green brought this problem to the forefront. Had it not been made public, people would not be aware of what they face as Black men. But Wilbon’s other ESPN colleagues do not agree.

Wilbon’s ESPN colleague believes Green is deflecting accountability

This ‘Angry Black Man’ narrative has become a much-talked-about topic on sports media ever since Draymond Green ranted about it. However, ESPN’s Jay Williams believes this narrative is the Golden State Warriors’ star’s attempts to deflect his own mistakes.

Jay Williams wants Draymond Green to take accountability for his actions
Jay Williams wants Draymond Green to take accountability for his actions (Image via Open Source/X)

Let’s be clear: Draymond Green is not an ‘angry Black man.’ But he does have anger issues on the court — and those are two very different conversations. Stop conflating identity with accountability.

Jay Williams wrote

The former 2nd overall pick believes Green is not taking accountability for his own actions. Had he not intentionally flailed his arms, he would not have received a foul call. Then, had he not extensively argued with the officials, they might not have hit him with a technical foul.

Williams wants the four-time champion to understand where he is going wrong first. If Green can stay calm and still be subjected to racial slurs, then the narrative he is talking about can get some validity. Until then, these are just excuses.

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