Draymond Green’s infamous punch on Jordan Poole has been one of the biggest stories of the 2022-23 NBA season. The 6 ‘6 forward landed a punch on Warriors guard Jordan Poole in training camp that possibly changed the trajectory of the entire season. While the Warriors tried to downplay the situation by handling it internally, once the video of the punch got leaked out, things got out of hand, and the Warriors had to suspend Draymond Green. So the question needs to be asked as to why Draymond Green punched Jordan Poole in the first place.
While the punch was something that was displayed out in public for scrutiny, there have been multiple reports claiming that the altercation between Green and Poole was something that had been building up for a while. As tensions ramped up and a few words were spoken that were not kind, things got physical real quick as Green punched Poole in the jaw. Luckily, Poole was not injured by the punch and played all 82 games for the Warriors in the 2022-23 NBA season. The incident on October 5, 2022, created a negative atmosphere in and around the team.
Why did Draymond Green punch Jordan Poole?
According to a report by NBA insider Chris Haynes, the fight and dispute between the two players was brewing over the summer as the team noticed Jordan Poole’s behavior change as he was on the verge of a big contract extension. However, it ultimately reached a breaking point when Draymond Green and Poole exchanged some words in that training session, ultimately ending with Green pinching Poole's jaw.
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How much was Draymond Green fined for the punch?
After the punch, the Warriors' management decided to take matters into their own hands by fining Green and also asking him to take a short hiatus from the team to allow the wound to heal. Green, however, was not suspended.
Draymond Green Apology
Green apologised to Jordan Poole after the video got released in October 2022 and said he was a flawed human being.
And later, after almost three years since the incident took place in January 2025, Green again apologised via a comment on X(formerly Twitter) that He was sorry for the incident, but said it was time to move on from the incident and He shouldn't have done what he did that day.
FAQs.
A. While Draymond acknowledges that he and Poole will never be close friends, he is trying to mend his relationship with him.
A. Jordan Poole is 25 years old as of May 2025.
A. No, after Green threw a punch at Poole, Poole did not retaliate.
A. Yes, Green signed a 4-year, 100 million-dollar contract to stay with the Warriors.
