Draymond Green ‘hurt’ his feelings after Kobe Bryant hilariously ignored trash-talking in rookie season

Green too, like most NBA players, holds the late Kobe Bryant in high regard.

Draymond Green ‘hurt’ his feelings after Kobe Bryant hilariously ignored trash-talking in rookie season

Kobe Bryant and Draymond Green

The Golden State Warriors legend Draymond Green has been one of the most notorious players in the NBA over the years. Green has been known for his dirty play, fouling opposition players, and getting into beefs with them on and off the court. Recently, Green shared a story how the late legendary Kobe Bryant did not pay attention to his antics during Green’s early days in the NBA.

During an appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show, Green shared that he tried to trash-talk Kobe Bryant in a game against the Lakers in his rookie season. He explained that during his brief time on the court, he found himself one-on-one with Kobe. After Kobe missed a shot following a shimmy move, Green cheered loudly, trying to get into Kobe’s head.

I tried to trash-talk Kobe Bryant. I get in the game, I probably played like 24 seconds of that game...It's me and Kobe man to man...he did a shimmy and took a shot and he missed. I said "Yayyy, Lessgoo Baby!' He(Kobe) said, 'Common young fellow, it had nothing to do with you, I just missed...' It hurts (Kobe not acknowledging Green).
Draymond Green said

Interestingly, Bryant paid zero attention to Green, which according to the Warriors’ enforcer, hurt his feelings. Even then, the Mamba was one of the best players in the league and rookies like Green used to look up to him.

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Green too, like most NBA players, holds the late Kobe Bryant in high regard. In fact, the Dubs superstar has been vocal about his admiration and respect for the Los Angeles Lakers legend time and again.

Draymond Green was left distraught after Kobe Bryant’s passing

The late Kobe Bryant’s passing was one of the saddest demises in the whole of basketball. From Bryant’s teammates to rivals, everyone was heartbroken after hearing the news. Earlier in January 2020, Draymond Green shared his views on the passing of his opponent and dear friend, Kobe Bryant.

Even if you didn't know Kobe, you're grieving, if you thought you knew Kobe, you're grieving. If you just watched Kobe and you're a fan, you're grieving. If you're just a fan of basketball, you're grieving. And if you knew him, you're crushed.
Draymond Green told reporters

Green was distraught when he was asked to speak about Bryant after his passing and asserted that he would speak to him directly instead.

In his 20 NBA seasons Kobe Bryant played for the Lakers, he was a five-time NBA champion, two-time MVP of the Finals, and the 2008 NBA League MVP. Bryant announced his retirement in 2016.

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