Draymond Green Reportedly Called Jordan Poole A ‘B—–‘, Punched Poole Over Contract Situation

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We’re beginning to learn more about the Draymond Green-Jordan Poole situation in Golden State.

On Friday, TMZ released a video showing Green punching Poole in the face during a practice session earlier this week.

According to TMZ, Green didn’t appreciate Poole’s demeanor coming into this season, which people close to the situation described as “cocky.” TMZ reports that Poole and Green were beefing because the two are competing for contract extensions from the Warriors.

Via TMZ

Sources who were at the practice where Green punched Poole tell us … in the days leading up to the incident, Poole was carrying himself differently — in a cocky manner. The alleged behavior was creating friction between him and some of his teammates, including Draymond, who has reportedly also asked for a big extension.

Green apparently called Poole a “b—-” leading to the physical altercation between the two.

Fast forward to Wednesday’s practice. Our sources on site say Poole called several fouls during a scrimmage, and Draymond called him a “b–ch” multiple times as a result.

Things escalated when Poole allegedly said, “You know what it is, Draymond.” — seemingly bragging over the contract situation — and Draymond got in Poole’s face, allegedly saying, “No I don’t know, what is it?”

On Thursday, Warriors GM Bob Myers told the media that he doesn’t believe the Poole-Green situation was contract related despite what people are reporting.

“From my vantage point … I don’t think this was related to who’s getting paid and who isn’t,” M”I don’t sense that — make your own conclusions.

“Probably more important what players think about that than what I think, but I don’t see it.”