Warriors forward Draymond Green knows the perceived significance of his argument with teammate Kevin Durant.
“I’ve read a lot about how, is this the end of the run? Or is it over? Or did I ruin it? Or did I force Kevin to leave?” Green said.
But don’t expect Green to bend amid those high stakes.
“I’m not going to change who I am,” Green said.
Anthony Slater of The Athletic:
Draymond Green’s very long statement on the KD situation pic.twitter.com/itXd3a7SMP
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) November 15, 2018
Draymond Green ended his opening statement saying he wouldn’t take questions on the KD situation. Asked him about the management side of this (suspension decision), he wouldn’t discuss. pic.twitter.com/aR2QfrapDA
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) November 15, 2018
Full Draymond Green statement in text form. Most eyebrow raising part, in my opinion: "Whatever Kevin decide to do, whatever Klay decides to do, whatever who decides to do, we had great years together." pic.twitter.com/YAfzwmAbcn
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) November 15, 2018
Green is correct: His emotional, stubborn, feisty style has led to more good than bad both for himself and Golden State. Reigning that in could have adverse effects.
But there’s still room for personal growth. Green can handle some situations, including this one, better without losing his edge. Every level of the organization agreed.
