Draymond Green regrets his reaction to the aftermath of Jordan Poole scuffle: "Not sure that was the right thing"

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green made an honest admission about his infamous incident with former teammate Jordan Poole at practice.

The four-time NBA champion knocked the guard out during a discussion in the 2022 preseason. This seemingly killed the team's chemistry and prevented them from defending the championship they won months ago.

During an interview with Andscape published on Friday, Green revealed he felt tired after all the championships, his media commitments and all the success he experienced before that moment.

Q: Did you get jaded with championships, the TNT television job, commercials, money, etc.?

"Yes. And family. A lot changed. And when those things are changing, you go through something like that, you end up distancing yourself further. I was already distancing myself naturally. I got four kids. I’m trying to build a business and all the things naturally."

Draymond Green admitted that the Jordan Poole incident was bad, although it felt like the right thing to do at the moment.

"Then [Poole] happened and I’m like, ‘I really just gotta do my own thing, stay to the side, stay out the way.’ I’m not sure that was the right thing either. But during when it was going on, that’s what feels right. Hindsight is 20/20. We always look at something like, ‘If I would’ve knew this then, I would’ve did X’.

"So, at that time, that’s what felt right to me. I can’t sit here and tell you that it was right. But what I can tell you is that ain’t the right thing for me personally. I’m not a loner by any stretch of the imagination. I don’t know how people do that."

Ever since that moment, the Warriors have unsuccessfully tried to find their best version, but pretty much nothing has changed.

Draymond Green opens up on playing against Klay Thompson for the first time

In an interview with ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk, Draymond Green shared his thoughts about clashing against Klay Thompson for the first time in their careers. The shooting guard joined the Mavericks in the offseason, ending a 13-year relationship with the Warriors.

He channeled his Mamba Mentality, sending a warning to Thompson.

"I'm going to run through his chest," Green said. "Because I used to run through my older brother's chest when we played."

Golden State will face Dallas for the first time this season on Nov. 12. Thompson will return to Chase Center for the first NBA Cup game for the Mavericks.