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Steven Adams On Getting Kicked In The Groin By Draymond Green: “The Pain On That One Mate, Was The Worst, The Absolute Worst…”

Nico Martinez
Feb 14, 2021
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Pelicans center Steven Adams is a pretty cool character. Whether it’s his humble interactions with teammates or his hilarious candid response to the media, he has always been a fan favorite.

But perhaps one of the most famous career moments came in the 2016 Western Finals, when Adams fell victim to a nasty kick in the nads by Draymond Green. Whether intentional or on purpose, it was a moment that drew a lot of backlash from the NBA community at the time (along with some innocent laughter).

Now, almost five years later, Adams finally took some time to explain the situation in a hilarious segment on “The Old Man & The Three.”

“This is like what I’m famous for I guess.. The pain on that one mate, was the worst, the absolute worst.. I ain’t even mad at the KD thing, I was just mad at the nut check.”

Getting kicked in the groin by a 230-pound man can’t feel good, and Adams seemed to confirm as much.

Unfortunately, those types of sketchy plays have become a bit of a signature for Draymond, who has always been a controversial player.

For Adams, he’s got other things to worry about now. As he works to get the Pelicans into the postseason, he’s going to have to play at his best. At least he doesn’t have to worry about low blows anymore, though…

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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