- Draymond Green mocked Jordan Poole on his podcast for not getting involved in a fight between Jose Alvarado and Mark Williams.
- Green referenced the Warriors’ infamous practice scuffle that ended their relationship and suggested Poole looked like he was avoiding trouble.
- The exchange brings the old Green–Poole feud back into public view as the Pelicans incident drew suspensions.
What Green said on his podcast
Draymond Green publicly criticized Jordan Poole for his reaction to a brawl between New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Charlotte’s Mark Williams. On his weekly podcast Green described Poole making an exaggerated facial expression and standing off to the side instead of stepping in.
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Green said players should at least move toward a teammate in trouble, even if they don’t throw a punch, citing former Warriors teammate David West’s advice. Green framed his remarks as a critique of Poole’s body language, calling it silly for a player to simply watch while a teammate is involved in a physical altercation.
The Pelicans fight and fallout
The altercation between Jose Alvarado and Mark Williams was notable because punches were reportedly thrown and both players were suspended. Fights in the NBA are rare and typically stopped before significant contact, which is why this on-court exchange drew attention and disciplinary action.
Poole was nearby during the incident and, according to Green’s description, did not engage. Green used that as the basis for his comments, arguing teammates should not appear detached when one of their own is getting into a fight.
Backstory: The Green–Poole practice scuffle
The Green–Poole relationship is rooted in a widely publicized Warriors practice scuffle that ended badly for Poole. During that incident Green struck Poole, and the episode later contributed to Poole being traded away from Golden State. Poole has said the situation was difficult; he reportedly avoids greeting Green after games when facing his former team.
Green’s recent comments revive that history. Many observers see the podcast remarks as petty given Green’s role in the original incident. Others argue Green’s perspective on teammate solidarity carries weight given his long tenure and leadership role in Golden State.
Why this matters now
This exchange matters because it keeps a past locker-room conflict in the headlines and frames how fans interpret current actions. For Poole, Green’s critique is an unwelcome reminder of a fractured past. For Green, bringing up Poole during broader league talk appears to be part of his media persona—direct and often provocative.
Whether fans side with Green’s view on how teammates should act during a fight or view his comments as personal digs, the episode underscores how long-running NBA stories can resurface whenever players cross paths or are involved in dramatic league moments.
(Story updated Jan. 6, 2026.)
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