Draymond Green BLAMES his fiasco with Jordan Poole for Warriors’ failed season
Draymond Green Speaks Out on Preseason Incident as Warriors Face Uncertain Future
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The Golden State Warriors’ season came to a disappointing end with a second-round exit against the Los Angeles Lakers. It was a troubled campaign that took a turn for the worse even before the regular season began. Now, one of the team’s key players, Draymond Green, has shed light on a key event that impacted their season.
During a recent viewing of the Lakers vs. Nuggets game with sports analyst Stephen A. Smith, Green opened up about how his preseason altercation with teammate Jordan Poole had a deep effect on the team’s dynamics. Green acknowledged the impact his actions had on their overall performance, citing a lack of unity and numerous road struggles.
“We’re not playing right now because when you speak about the foul and all the slippage we had on the road as a team, not being able to come together. None of those things happen if that (punching Poole) doesn’t happen because of the voice and departments I lead this team in, there was a ton of slippage due to me sitting back, not saying anything, me allowing that situation to play itself out and giving it time to heal. Why are you giving it time to heal?”
Draymond added:
“I would say by February I started to feel like myself again but guess what, there were five months of the season where slippage kept occurring. By February, if the slippage has been going on for that long, you are who you are. You built those habits, so try to correct them then. You may get a little better, we ended up in the second round of the playoffs, but not at a championship level.”
The result of the incident remained throughout the season, leading to poor body language and increased arguments among the players. Green’s inability to hold his teammates accountable due to his own misdeed undoubtedly affected team dynamics.
The Warriors’ Potential Roster Rebuild and Uncertain Future
Looking ahead to the future, it is evident that the Warriors cannot afford to maintain their current core for the upcoming season. The team’s coach has already acknowledged that they have reached their maximum potential in their present configuration and that changes are necessary during the summer.
The first step in this transformative process may involve parting ways with young players who have expressed discontent, such as Jonathan Kuminga and Jordan Poole. The intention is to acquire more veteran players who are willing to embrace their roles and contribute to team unity instead of disturbing for increased touches or playing time.
While these potential moves may provide the Warriors with a fresh start for the upcoming season, uncertainty looms in the Bay Area. General Manager Bob Myers, who has played a significant role in shaping the team’s recent success, may be on the verge of departing. The nearing departure of Myers further adds to the high level of uncertainty surrounding the Warriors’ future.
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