The Golden State Warriors are set to enter a new era as Bob Myers has announced he will depart from his role as the team’s president and general manager.
In a statement to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Myers said: “It’s just time.”
Myers was instrumental in building the championship Warriors teams over the past decade.
BREAKING: Golden State’s Bob Myers – a two-time executive of the year and architect of four NBA championships — is stepping down as the franchise’s president and general manager, he told ESPN on Tuesday. “It’s just time,” Myers said. pic.twitter.com/r9nkqFOETw
Speaking on the possibility of Myers departing, Draymond Green spoke on his podcast after losing in the playoffs, revealing their bond.
“That does suck, because again, Bob is one of the guys I rode in with, that I’ve been on this journey with for 11 years and have all been plugging away each and every year trying to deliver championships,” Green said, according to NBC Sports. “That’s what makes us go, that’s what we’re all in it for. The possibility that he may not be here does not sit well with me. It’s frustrating.
“Number one, most importantly, I built a friendship, a relationship with Bob Myers that even if he is gone, when I’m gone, both of us no longer here … that is a relationship that I have built that will last for the rest of my life. Someone I confide in, someone I trust. And so to know that may not be here, that sucks. That hurts, because I’ve appreciated going to work with him every day for the last 11 years and the things that he’s taught me.”
Green added, “I think in life we all need people who hold us accountable and he holds me accountable at a totally different standard.”
There were a handful of memorable viral moments during the Nuggets’ 108-103 win over the Lakers on Thursday night. Fans have roasted LeBron for completely flubbing a breakaway dunk. LeBron also garnered attention for his continuing inability to sink fourth-quarter threes. However, few things have gotten people more heated than a foul call early in the game.
With about three minutes left in the first quarter and the Lakers leading 23-20, Jamal Murray was driving to the basket when the Lakers’ D’Angelo Russell employed a fairly physical block. Russell crashed into Murray, sending the Nugget to the floor. The refs immediately called Russell for a Flagrant 1. However, many people have disagreed with the call, arguing that the incident was nothing close to a flagrant foul. This was echoed both by announcers and fans online.
The Warriors’ Draymond Green was one of the people who disagreed with the foul. Green is no stranger to the whims of the refs, having missed a playoff game this season for stomping on a Kings’ player during the first round. But Green took issue with the decision to call Russell for a Flagrant 1. Taking to his Twitter account, Green simply tweeted “soft” around the time of the foul call. As the comments poured in, Green followed up with another tweet. “A lot of you dudes be real disrespectful in these comments. FAN BOYS. However, I think it really bother y’all that I’m the PLAYER that I am and the VOICE that I am. I get it… it’s tough to wrap your mind around it. But just accept it. I’m humbly ELITE at both .”
Russell had a quiet night overall outside of the viral moment. He played 33 minutes, putting up 10 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, and a block. This year’s playoffs have become a lightning rod of foul controversy, especially in the early rounds. In the first round, the refs were very liberal with flagrant foul calls, even when the situation clearly didn’t warrant one. Do you think Russell deserved a flagrant foul call last night? Let us know in the comments.
There were a lot of reasons the Warriors struggled this season. They played poorly on the road and were one of the worst teams in transition. However, Steve Kerr also pointed to a lack of trust that spread through the team after Draymond Green and Jordan Poole fought in an October practice.
“There’s no hiding from it — the incident with Draymond and Jordan at the beginning of the year played a role in that,” Kerr said. “It’s hard for that not to impact a team….Anytime some trust is lost, then it makes the process much more difficult, and there was some trust lost.” However, Kerr also said that the team was not a contender without Green, who is facing a player option year.
Green Owns Up To Letting Team Down
Draymond Green told me that he believes the Warriors would still be playing if it wasn’t for the incident between him and Jordan Pool pic.twitter.com/B9txJCl0OY
Speaking with Stephen A. Smith during Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Green reflected on how he lost his standing with the team after the fight with Poole. “We’re not playing right now because when you speak about the fouling, when you think about all of the slippage that we had as a team on the road, not being able to come together,” Green said. However, he continued, taking personal responsibility. “None of those things happen if that doesn’t happen, because the voice that I am and the departments that I lead this team in, there was a ton of slippage due to me sitting back, me not saying anything, me trying to allow that situation to play itself out and give it time to heal.”
He also revealed that it wasn’t until February that he felt comfortable enough to lead the team again. “If that slippage has been going on that long, you are who you are at that point. You’ve built those habits. You’ve built bad habits. That is who you are now. So to try to correct them then. It’s like, ‘OK, you may get a little better.’ We did. We ended up in the second round of the playoffs but not at a championship level.” What do you think about Draymond’s comments? Do you think he will return to the Warriors next year? Let us know in the comments below.
The Golden State Warriors crashed out of the playoffs with a blowout loss to the Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals. It capped a disappointing season for the Warriors, who went from reigning champions to a struggling six-seed.
After their elimination, head coach Steve Kerr admitted that they were not a “championship team” this season. There are a lot of things that went wrong for the Warriors. These include a dismal record on the road and some of the worst transition efficiency in the league. Despite these on-court factors, Kerr has pointed to something else to explain the Warriors’ slump.
Kerr Says Trust Was Never “Rebuilt” After Practice Fight
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 12: Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in game six of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
In October 2022, it was reported that during a Warriors practice, Draymond Green and Jordan Poole had gotten into a physical altercation. Green spent a week away from the team. But more importantly, according to Kerr, it caused the team to lose trust in one another. “Anytime some trust is lost, then it makes the process much more difficult, and there was some trust lost.” Kerr, speaking at his exit interview, continued. “That’s as blunt as I can be. We have to get back to what has made us really successful, which is a really trusting environment and a group that relies on one another and makes each other better.”
However, he went on to specifically call out the Green-Poole fight as the inciting incident. “There’s no hiding from it — the incident with Draymond and Jordan at the beginning of the year played a role in that,” Kerr said. “It’s hard for that not to impact a team.” However, Kerr stated that he is eager to rebuild that trust and move forward with both players on the team. “Look, if Draymond is not back, we’re not a championship contender,” Kerr said. “We know that. He’s that important to winning and to who we are. I absolutely want him back.” 2023/24 is a player option year for Green, meaning that his future with the Warriors lies solely with him.
The Golden State Warriors fell to the Los Angeles Lakers in six games in the Western Conference Semifinals. After the series was over, the questions were what was next for the Warriors and, more importantly, what went wrong. If you ask Steve Kerr, the team lacked trust in each other.
Speaking with ESPN, Kerr stated the team always had an uphill battle due to a lack of trust, and at the root of that issue was Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole during training camp.
“Anytime some trust is lost, then it makes the process much more difficult, and there was some trust lost,” Kerr said. “That’s as blunt as I can be. We have to get back to what has made us really successful, which is a really trusting environment and a group that relies on one another and makes each other better.”
He added, “There’s no hiding from it — the incident with Draymond and Jordan at the beginning of the year played a role in that. It’s hard for that not to impact a team.”
Here is an extended Steve Kerr perspective on Draymond Green and his future. Said the Warriors are not a title contender if they lose Draymond, but said the preseason punch “compromised” the season. pic.twitter.com/JP4NXtb3HM
Green can become a free agent this summer or opt into the last year of his contract. Green has not decided, but Kerr wants him back. “If Draymond is not back, we’re not a championship contender. We know that. He’s that important to winning and to who we are. I absolutely want him back.”
Draymond Green echoed the sentiments appearing on Stephen A. Smith’s simulcast of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, stating the team was not “able to come together.”
“None of those things happen if that doesn’t happen, because the voice that I am and the departments that I lead this team in, there was a ton of slippage due to me sitting back, me not saying anything, me trying to allow that situation to play itself out and give it time to heal,” Green said.
He added, “About February I started to feel like myself again and speak more.”
Speaking with The Ringer’s Logan Murdock, Poole was asked about how that moment hurt the season. Initially he responded, “I don’t have no answer for you.” Poole followed up with, “We were teammates. It’s just business, honestly. And that’s really all it was, it is, it has been. It’s just been business. It’s been basketball.”
Draymond Green is someone who does not mince words. Overall, he is known for his incredible trash talk. Moreover, he is someone who doesn’t mind speaking the truth, even if it might be uncomfortable. However, his talking has put him in some negative positions. There have been a few instances in which we have seen him get suspended or kicked out of a game for his actions. Regardless, the Warriors continue to stand by him, no matter what. He is an important player to their success, and that is not going to change anytime soon.
In Game 3 of the Warriors’ series against the Lakers, Green found himself with a technical foul. Moreover, his team got destroyed by a total of 30 points. Now, the Lakers have a 2-1 series lead, and they continue to have the home-court advantage as Game 4 goes down at Crypto.com Arena. No one knows how this is all going to go down, but if one thing is for certain, the officiating will be heavily scrutinized. After Game 3, Green noted that the Lakers were getting to the free throw line a lot, and that it was a massive issue.
“The game stopped,” Green said regarding the free throws and fouls. “[They were] on the free throw line every time.” Overall, Green isn’t wrong here. The Lakers went to the free-throw line a total of 37 times. Although the Warriors have the most free-throw attempts of any team left in the playoffs, this is still wild. Either way, the Warriors need to find a way to combat this. The Lakers are a great team that has gotten hot at the right time. Meanwhile, the Warriors have been wildly inconsistent.
Overall, this is easily the most compelling series in the entire NBA Playoffs right now. The Lakers and Warriors feature some of the best players to ever step on the court. LeBron Vs. Curry is a matchup we may never see again. If that is the case, then fans better soak it all in while they still can. Let us know who you think is going to win, in the comments section below.
Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors are going to be in a fight for the ages this week. Overall, that is because the Warriors are set to take on the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the playoffs. Although the Lakers have LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Warriors have a dynasty at stake. This is going to be a very interesting series, and no one really knows how it will go. However, there is going to be a lot of GOAT talk once this series is all said and done.
Moreover, it should be noted that Draymond Green and LeBron James are very good friends. Over the years, they have gone to each other’s parties and have always remained friendly. This is especially true now that Green is a member of Klutch Sports. Additionally, there are rumors that Green could join the Lakers next season. That said, according to reports, Green wanted time off earlier in the season so that he could watch LeBron break the scoring record. However, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr made sure that never happened.
According to Marc J. Spears, “Steve Kerr decided it was best for Green to be with the team the night before a game in Portland, Oregon, instead of going to Los Angeles to see James.” Quite frankly, you cannot blame Kerr for feeling this way. After all, you need your best players to be around the team when the going gets tough. That said, this whole situation is quite funny when you consider the narrative around Draymond Green and his love of LeBron. We’re sure Green ended up watching the record-breaking game on television, instead.
As for this upcoming playoff series, it seems as though it is going to be an amazing one. Fans of both teams are going to be seriously on edge, and it will be marvelous. Hopefully, the best team moves on, where they will likely play the Denver Nuggets. Let us know who you think will win the series, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.
Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors advanced to the second round of the NBA Playoffs. On Sunday, the Warriors proved they were the better team beating the Kings in Game 7. The series had plenty for fans and the media to discuss. Including an incident that involved Green and Domantas Sabonis early on. However, the Warriors got the last laugh, eliminating the Kings from the playoff. But it appears that Green may have an unsettled beef with Sabonis.
Green was suspended for Game 3 of the series after stomping Sabonis in Game 2. The incident has long been discussed due to sides being picked as to why the incident happened in the first place. But in the end, Green’s suspension turned out to just be a bump in the Warriors road. Quickly after the series, the Warriors forward took to his podcast to discuss the series. Green had a lot of praise for Kings superstar De’Aaron Fox. However, Sabonis may still be on the beef list.
Draymond Green Calls Sabonis Weak
“Lost a lot of respect for Sabonis. You don’t shake guys hands after you lose? I don’t respect that… You lost, deal with it. Pay your respect.”
“Lost a lot of respect for Sabonis. You don’t shake guys hands after you lose? I don’t respect that… You lost, deal with it. Pay your respect,” Green stated on his feelings toward Sabonis. However, the Warriors star shouldn’t be too surprised that Sabonis would not shake hands. But that didn’t stop Green from letting the world know his thoughts on the Kings forward. Players not shaking hands has long been an issue with teams after an emotional playoff series. Including Micahel Jordan’s Chicago Bulls and the ‘Bad Boy’ Detroit Pistons.
Whatever the case may be, the Warriors and Kings put on a great show for fans. The series between the two teams was one of the more exciting matchups of the first round. However, the young Kings team wasn’t ready for the next step along their franchise’s journey. Now the second round will see a matchup between the Warriors and LeBron James. The possible last matchup between the two longtime rivals. Do you believe that Draymond Green’s assessment of Sabonis is correct? Or is Sabonis doing nothing wrong with his post-game involvement? Let us know what you think in the comment section. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here at HNHH.
Draymond Green is a four-time NBA All-Star, a four-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors, and a former NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Along with this, Green is also arguably one of the dirtiest and most physical players in the NBA. In his 11 seasons in the league, Green has finished first or second in technical fouls five times. Along with this, Green has served multiple suspensions throughout his NBA career. In total, the sports star has reportedly paid over $1.3 million in fines due to suspensions, ejections, and other dirty plays. Here’s a look at some of the most controversial moments of Draymond Green’s career.
2016: Fine For Kick To Steven Adams’ Groin
Ironically, this incident is not the most infamous of groin shots in Draymond Green’s career. During the 2016 Western Conference Finals, pitting the Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder, Green kicked Steven Adams in the groin while going for a layup. It was obviously not a basketball move, and Green received backlash for the incident. While the referees did not eject Green following the kick, the NBA fined him $25,000 after the game ended. This moment led to the running joke among fans that Green only has control of three of his limbs at all times.
2016 Finals: Suspension For Hit To Lebron’s Groin
Just one playoff series after the aforementioned incident, Green committed his most infamous offense on the court. During Game 4 of the 2016 NBA Finals, Draymond Green punched Lebron James in the groin. The Warriors went on to win the game. However, the referees retroactively awarded Green a flagrant foul for the play. This was Green’s fourth flagrant foul of the playoffs, which led to an automatic suspension.
Along with the act itself, this moment has become infamous due to the consequences that followed. At the time, the Warriors held a 3-1 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite this, Lebron and the Cavs went on to come back to win the series 4-3. Many fans believe that if Green were not suspended for the shot at Lebron, the Warriors would have been able to win the NBA Championship that year. While this is only speculation, Green’s punch to Lebron continues to live in infamy today.
2016-2018: Multiple Offenses Against James Harden
Draymond Green has had long-lasting problems with James Harden on the court. During a 2016-17 season game, Draymond somehow kicked Harden in the head while grabbing a rebound and received a flagrant foul. This occurred in double overtime and ultimately cost the Warriors the game. In another game in 2017, Green admitted to punching Harden in his injured wrist after Harden allegedly pinched him. Just over one minute into Game 1 of the 2018 Western Conference Finals, Draymond shoved Harden in the throat. He received a technical foul. Green has gained a reputation for targeting other teams’ star players, and his offenses against Harden seem to be proof of that.
2017: Crowd Fight With Bradley Beal
In a game against the Washington Wizards in 2017, Green was involved in an altercation with Bradley Beal. After Beal hit Green in the face, the two began a fight that spilled into the crowd. Both teams got involved, and Green’s jersey was ripped. Both Beal and Green were both ejected but not suspended for the incident. The NBA also fined both players for the fight.
Along with committing dirty acts against opposing teams, Draymond has also been involved in altercations with his teammates. At the end of a game during the 2018-19 season, Draymond got into an argument with Kevin Durant that lasted minutes long. Durant appeared to be frustrated at Green for not passing him the ball. The two had to be separated, but apparently, the fight spilled into the locker room following the game. Green allegedly called out Durant for his impending free agency during the dispute. After this season, Durant would leave the Warriors in free agency. The team suspended Draymond for one game following the incident.
2022: Punch To Jordan Poole During Warriors’ Practice
Draymond’s argument with Kevin Durant would not end his altercations with his teammates. Just before the 2022-23 season began, a video appeared of Draymond punching Jordan Poole in the face at a Golden State Warriors preseason practice. In the video, Poole shoves Draymond before Green punches Poole and knocks him out. Green was not suspended for the incident; it is still unknown what sort of discipline he received from the Warriors.
2023: Suspension For Stomp On Domantas Sabonis
Draymond’s most recent controversial moment came just one week ago in a playoff game against the Sacramento Kings. During the game, Draymond stomped on King’s player Domantas Sabonis’ chest while he lay on the floor. While Sabonis was holding Green’s leg, the action seemed excessive. The NBA agreed with that statement, as the league suspended Draymond for one game without pay for the incident. The referees also awarded Green a flagrant 2 foul and ejected him from the game.
Draymond Green has not had a quiet start to the NBA Playoffs. The Warriors star has been the target of a lot of hate from Sacramento Kings fans. Green was ejected from Game 2 after stomping Domantas Sabonis. The incident had every Kings fan in the arena serenading Green with boos. According to Green, none of that really matters. Since the incident, the Warriors have grabbed three straight victories in the series. Including a big one on Wednesday night that put the team up 3-2.
After the game, Green discussed his role in the series. As well as how much of an impact Kings fans have made on the games played in Sacramento. “I don’t go chasing after some villain title. Being a villain is no fun… I’m also never ducking any smoke… I knew these [Kings] fans would be at me from the time I went in. To be honest with you, I barely heard them.” Green doesn’t believe the fans have played any factor in this series. However, those comments sound like a player not expecting to return to Sacramento.
Draymond Doen’t Chase Villain Moniker
“I don’t go chasing after some villain title. Being a villain is no fun… I’m also never ducking any smoke… I knew these [Kings] fans would be at me from the time I went in. To be honest with you, I barely heard them.”
The Warriors could end the series in Golden State. With the win on Wednesday, the team just needs one more to advance to the second round. However, if the series does happen to return to Sacramento for Game 7. One would expect Kings fans to be louder than they’ve ever been. The Kings and their fans have been celebrating their first playoff berth in nearly two decades. However, the celebration could soon be over if the Warriors have any say.
The Warriors are the defending champions of the NBA. So, any Kings fans thinking that this series would be easy are fooling themselves. Now it’s the Kings who see themselves trying to avoid elimination. Sacramento is a young team that doesn’t have a lot of experience in this type of game. However, the Warriors have thrived in moments like this. Do you agree with Draymond Green that Kings fans haven’t impacted this series? Give us your thoughts on who will win this series in our comment section. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here with HNHH.
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