The Golden State Warriors‘ 2022-23 season was marred by a shocking incident in training camp when Draymond Green punched Jordan Poole in the face. The video of the punch went viral, and the Warriors were forced to deal with the fallout of a public relations nightmare. Green was suspended for one game, but the damage had already been done. The Warriors never fully recovered from the incident, and they were knocked out of the playoffs in the second round. However, in the aftermath of the incident, Stephen Curry played a crucial role in maintaining the team’s harmony.
Stephen Curry facilitated necessary conversations and helped the team navigate through the embarrassing time. But recently, a host of a podcast show claimed he knew what actually made Green punch Poole. According to him, Steph’s particular concern about Green was the main reason for his aggressive act.
‘Expensive backpack for 30’ – Is Stephen Curry the 30?
‘Pablo Torre Finds Out’ podcast recently revealed what Jordan Poole said to make Draymond Green punch him in the face during the Warrior’s training camp. Citing sources, the podcast host said that Poole’s comment “You’re an expensive backpack for 30″ triggered Green. This was what potentially led to the confrontation.
According to the podcast host, “You’re an expensive backpack for 30′ is what was said. … Is what Jordan Poole told Draymond Green that got him punched in the f*****g face. … ‘You’re an expensive backpack for 30’ let’s diagram the sentence. 30 is who in this case? … Number 30, number one in your heart, Stephen Curry.”
The implication was that Green, despite his high salary, was merely riding on the coattails of Curry’s success. This is what triggered him to thrash Poole.
The aftermath of the altercation
Following the incident, both Green and Poole remained tight-lipped about the specifics of the altercation. Green did apologize to Poole and the rest of the team, acknowledging his actions were wrong.
But it was Poole who got traded from the team, a decision which was welcomed by Curry himself. This latest revelation cannot entirely be discredited. Green signed a contract extension with the Warriors this summer and in the last season, he was amid contract uncertainties due to his expiring contract. So that was something Green was already anxious about. As Poole took a hard jibe at him in front of the other teammates, it escalated to a point that turned out to be the most dipping point in the Warriors dynasty.
Poole is currently with the Wizards and the face-off is going to be an interesting one. In the NBA, nothing is impersonal after all.