Draymond points out irony of Grizzlies fans' boos in Warriors return.

Draymond points out irony of Grizzlies fans’ boos in Warriors return

Draymond points out irony of Grizzlies fans’ boos in Warriors return Draymond Green of the Warriors is accustomed to taunts from

It wasn’t shocking, therefore, when he was greeted by a throng of them at FedExForum on Monday after being suspended.

Green clarified why it was somewhat humorous for him in the most recent episode of “The Draymond Green Show.”

“It also felt good to boo the crowd back because they were booing like always in Memphis,” Green stated. “Considering that the

Memphis fans wanted me to be a free agent, it’s quite absurd that they despise me so much. Thought it would have been hilarious if I

had landed up in Memphis. I’m just curious about the reaction I would have had if I had

This past offseason, Green made his first attempt at entering the NBA free agency market. However, at the end of June, he inked a

four-year, $100 million contract with the Warriors, returning to the team that had chosen him. Memphis appears to have been in the

running as well, despite the fact that the Golden State veteran has previously stated he turned down

more lucrative offers from other teams.

Furthermore, Green thought it would have been a hilarious circumstance if he had wound up in

a city where the vast majority of his supporters disapproved of him.

“But yeah, they really hate me there and to be honest, I love it and I love them and I love that they love to hate me,” Green continued.

“It’s a very great thing. I think their fans are hilarious and it’s always a great time. It’s always in good fun.”

Green admits he had one encounter with Grizzlies fans that wasn’t all fun and games — when he flipped off the crowd during Game 2

of the 2022 Western Conference semifinals. It came as the Warriors star was walking to the locker room to get a cut under his right

eye stitched up after he took an elbow from Memphis big man Xavier Tillman.

Grizzlies fans showered Green with boos, so he responded with the double bird.

The Grizzlies’ epic back-and-forth with supporters was something the former NBA Defensive Player of the Year enjoyed and

remembers as “a fun time in my life and a fun moment in my NBA career.”

Regarding the event, Green remarked, “But I felt like they were well-deserved at that point.” “You’re applauding an injury to someone.

The lowest class is that one. Still, I adore Memphis as a city.”

With how much public adoration Green oddly shows a fanbase that doesn’t return the favor, it might not have been the end of the

world if he did in fact end up in Memphis. But Golden State certainly was happy

the four-time NBA champion decided to stay in the Bay.

“Although they hate me and they boo, I love those boos,” Green said of Grizzlies fans. “Keep them coming. It’s great.”