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Draymond Green And Desmond Bane Heated Confrontation Leads To Grizzlies Coach Being Knocked Down

Draymond Green and Desmond Bane had a confrontation that led to Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins falling on the court.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Mar 21, 2024
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Draymond Green and Desmond Bane got into a confrontation during the Warriors vs. Grizzlies contest which resulted in a near-team-wide scuffle. While a fight didn’t break out,m Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins was knocked to the ground as a result of the crowd of Warriors and Grizzlies personnel looking to de-escalate the situation. 

Warriors and Grizzlies get chippy 😳

Draymond and Desmond Bane's confrontation led to Memphis' coach Taylor Jenkins getting knocked to the ground

(via @NBCSWarriors)pic.twitter.com/OuPnyQVXpl

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 21, 2024

The confrontation started with a rough play between Draymond and Grizzlies’ big man Santi Aldama. Fans were quick to attack Draymond for instigating an altercation against another foreign big man, as Desmond Bane stood up for his teammate. The situation nearly got out of hand but Green and Bane were seen dapping each other up later as the game resumed.

Draymond Green and Desmond Bane dap it up after the bench-clearing misunderstanding 👏pic.twitter.com/thi9xUlaAt https://t.co/MyqzECKkBR

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 21, 2024

Jenkins taking a fall was accidental and happened as a result of the crowd of players and caoches. While some reports say he was seen limping after the fall, he has continued coaching the team in what looks to be another big loss in a troubled season. 


Draymond Green Reminded Us Of The Warriors-Grizzlies Rivalry

It may seem like ancient history, but it was just a season ago when the Grizzlies and Warriors had one of the most enthralling rivalries in the NBA. It was pretty intense and led to both Draymond and Stephen Curry repeatedly claiming that the two teams aren’t rivals. What happened on the court would prove otherwise.

It started in 2021 when the Grizzlies shocked the world and eliminated the Warriors from the Play-In Tournament, thus stealing their spot as the No. 8 seed in the Playoffs. The next year, the Warriors overcame a young Grizzlies squad in the second round of the playoffs before winning a championship. 

That 2022 playoff series was incredibly hard-fought, as the Grizzlies could have pulled off the upset if Ja Morant hadn’t suffered an injury.

That series spawned a heated rivalry with hard fouls and press conference fire from the likes of Draymond, Klay Thompson, Jaren Jackson Jr., and more. This even birthed an iconic Draymond moment, where he was dancing with a towel in Memphis as the arena played ‘Whoop that trick’ to mock the Warriors after a game. 

Dillon Brooks was an integral part of the rivalry as well, feuding with Draymond and being heavily lambasted by the four-time champion, with players like Klay Thompson also throwing shots in.

The rivalry has been dead this year, as the Grizzlies have been out of contention due to a variety of injuries that devastated their roster this season. The Warriors haven’t been a contender either, struggling to climb out of the No. 10 seed in the West. The departure of pieces like Dillon Brooks also helped cool the animosity down.

This game was a reminder of the rivalry that led to Memphis getting their first-ever Christmas game in 2022. While it seems gone right now, this altercation reminded everyone that this could be explosive if both teams were still playing competitive basketball. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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