Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green found a way to clap back at Houston Rockets fans for the yelling and chanting following the result of Game 2. While speaking with the media at the postgame press conference, Green addressed the “F-U Draymond” chants by Rockets fans and said:
“It’s not original. Been there before. Won a championship while it was happening. So yeah, it’s not really original. Can’t steal other people’s sh*t.”
“That belongs to Boston,” added the forward. “So I kinda just kept pushing.”
Draymond Green shrugged off “F-U Draymond” chants in Houston, calling them unoriginal as he recalled hearing it first during the 2022 NBA Finals in Boston. pic.twitter.com/WPtoulCnBv
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Draymond Green was referring to the Warriors’ NBA Finals matchup against the Boston Celtics in 2022 in his response. Green played a pivotal role in closing out the series to secure a win for his team in Game 6. This performance was only made more meaningful for the forward as it secured the championship on the road, in Boston, in front of thousands of Celtics fans.
When considering the achievements of the four-time NBA champion, a crowd of hecklers chanting in unison would naturally have very little impact on the veteran. However, the result of this game didn’t go in the Golden State Warriors’ favor.
A 109-94 loss in Game 2 sees the Rockets-Warriors series tied at one game apiece. Houston came at Golden State with a different degree of intensity and physicality. This naturally caught the Warriors off guard as the entire team struggled from the field while trying to cope with the attritive nature of the game.
The Warriors were significantly shorthanded as Jimmy Butler suffered an injury late in the first quarter after a collision with Rockets forward Amen Thompson. With their star out of action, Golden State had a hard time coping with the Rockets’ offensive charge led by Jalen Green.
Draymond Green himself was affected by the physicality of the game. A minor run-in with Jalen Green resulted in the guard throwing an elbow at the Warriors forward. It was deemed to be a flagrant 1 foul, but it was evident that the 35-year-old was shaken up a bit.
Regardless, Green ended the night as one among many Warriors players who underperformed. With eight points, five rebounds, three steals, and an assist, the four-time champion will look at this performance as one to forget.
The Warriors find themselves in a troublesome situation as the series heads back to San Francisco. Considering how vital he has been for the team’s success, Golden State will be waiting for an update on Butler’s injury with the hope that he will be available for Game 3.
With both teams vying for control over the series, Golden State will aspire to make the most of its home-court advantage on Saturday at 8:30 pm ET.
