The NBA's Golden State Warriors are once again embroiled in internal strife! On December 29th, during the home game against the Phoenix Suns, Draymond Green couldn't resist showing off his big mouth again. Seeing that Hield, who came off the bench, missed all seven of his three-point attempts, Draymond couldn't help but start ranting on the spot. This scene is all too familiar, just like when he previously confronted Poole and Durant.
The Warriors managed to eke out a hard-fought victory, winning 109-105 against the Suns. Draymond Green played quite well, scoring 16 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, and dishing out 7 assists in over 34 minutes, with a high shooting percentage including 3 out of 5 from beyond the arc. In contrast, Hield, who played for 14 minutes, seemed to be sleepwalking, missing all seven of his three-point shots and failing to score a single point, which was frustrating to watch.
There was a hilarious moment caught on camera where Draymond unleashed a tirade at Hield: "Wake up, damn it! Or sit down and shut up!" His words were quite harsh. When asked about this after the game, Draymond went even further: "I told the microphone I don't care. Hield has too little experience in key moments; we need to make him understand what this means. Don't like it? Tough! That's why I have four championship rings and they don't."
Fans are in an uproar, saying all sorts of things. Some say: "We just forgave Poole for hitting someone a few days ago, now we have to forgive you for insulting Hield?" Other fans sarcastically comment: "At the beginning of the season, didn't you cling to Curry and Kerr's coattails to win?"
To be honest, Draymond is quite skilled on the court, averaging 8.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game. However, his mouth is truly troublesome, like a time bomb that could explode the harmonious atmosphere in the locker room at any moment.
Speaking of Hield, this guy isn't doing badly this year, averaging 13.7 points with a three-point shooting percentage of 38.2%. How can such a scorer endure being publicly confronted by Draymond?
Interestingly, the Warriors are currently facing a pile of problems. Coach Kerr's rotation strategy is confusing, Curry missed five consecutive shots at the end, and Draymond likes to act like the team boss. Honestly, it's uncertain whether this Warriors team can recapture their past glory.
Looking at the upcoming schedule, the Warriors still have to face teams like the Spurs and Trail Blazers. If Draymond continues to act like this, the team's atmosphere will definitely be affected. You might think that Curry and Thompson have seen it all, but how can newcomers like Hield handle this?
It's no joke; if the Warriors continue to stir things up like this, their playoff hopes are in jeopardy. The Western Conference is so competitive right now; one misstep and you'll fall behind. Draymond, you may have four championships, but it's 2024 now; living in the past won't cut it.
In my opinion, Draymond, why don't you just calm down and focus on playing basketball? Why do you keep confronting your teammates as if you're the team leader? The team is lacking in everything except drama like yours.
It seems like the Warriors are going to have a tumultuous season, and Draymond, the older brother, will have to cause his teammates more concern. This former dynasty team is now like a large-scale reality show, with daily drama to watch.