In a surprising turn of events, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green issued a heartfelt apology to former teammate Jordan Poole on social media.
This comes after Poole made comments following the Warriors’ recent victory over the Washington Wizards, where he expressed his lingering affection for his former team.
During the postgame interview, Poole said,
“Yeah, I love those guys over there. I love most of those guys over there.”
“I love those guys over there. I love most of those guys over there,” Wizards guard Jordan Poole said on his former Warriors teammates.
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) January 19, 2025
While Poole’s comments were generally positive, some interpreted them as a subtle dig at Green, given their history.
Green, who has been open about his regret over the infamous 2022 incident where he punched Poole during a practice session, responded with a simple yet powerful message:
“I really am sorry.”
I really am sorry
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) January 19, 2025
The incident has been a significant point of contention for Green, who has described it as one of his biggest failures as a veteran player. He has since attended therapy sessions and worked on his behavior, aiming to become a better teammate and leader.
Poole, now with the Washington Wizards, has also addressed the situation multiple times, acknowledging the complexity of their relationship. Despite the past issues, Poole’s performance against the Warriors was impressive, scoring 38 points, including eight three-pointers.
As both players continue to move forward in their careers, Green’s apology may be a step towards mending their relationship. Only time will tell if this gesture will lead to a reconciliation, but for now, it’s clear that Green is committed to making amends.