Warriors' Draymond Green Gets into Confrontation with Fan Who Insists He's 'Angel Reese'
In a bizarre incident that played out on Sunday night at the New Orleans Pelicans arena, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green got into a heated confrontation with a fan who kept calling him "Angel Reese." The exchange occurred when Draymond was called for a shooting foul while guarding Pelicans forward Herb Jones.
According to eyewitnesses, the fan, Sam Green, 35, of New Orleans, was sporting a black polo with a Pelicans logo on it and cheering wildly after Draymond's foul. What started as a lighthearted joke soon escalated when Sam repeatedly yelled "Angel Reese" at Draymond, who is known for his fierce competitiveness on the court.
Draymond Green, taken aback by the persistent taunting, strode over to Sam and stood inches from him, their faces mere feet apart. The situation was eventually diffused by game officials, who pulled Draymond away while ushers spoke with Sam. According to Draymond, a game official reassured him that Courtney Kirkland had taken care of the situation.
However, in a surprising twist, Sam revealed that he continued to heckle Draymond throughout the game, fueled by a reference to Angel Reese, the WNBA star who set multiple records for rebounding at LSU. Sam claimed that Draymond shouted profanity and threatened to punch him out if he continued with the chants.
Draymond Green downplayed the incident, saying it didn't faze him, as long as fans aren't being deliberately disrespected. However, his coach Steve Kerr expressed concerns about security's slow response in de-escalating the situation. This isn't the first time Draymond has been fined for fan interaction; he received a $25,000 fine in 2022 for directing obscene language at a fan.
Despite the commotion, Draymond seemed unfazed by the incident, joking that quieting home crowds is always fun and that his team's winning record helps to minimize heckling. The Pelicans arena was relatively empty for a game featuring Stephen Curry, but Green still managed to appreciate the atmosphere, saying it's tough in New Orleans.
In a bizarre incident that played out on Sunday night at the New Orleans Pelicans arena, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green got into a heated confrontation with a fan who kept calling him "Angel Reese." The exchange occurred when Draymond was called for a shooting foul while guarding Pelicans forward Herb Jones.
According to eyewitnesses, the fan, Sam Green, 35, of New Orleans, was sporting a black polo with a Pelicans logo on it and cheering wildly after Draymond's foul. What started as a lighthearted joke soon escalated when Sam repeatedly yelled "Angel Reese" at Draymond, who is known for his fierce competitiveness on the court.
Draymond Green, taken aback by the persistent taunting, strode over to Sam and stood inches from him, their faces mere feet apart. The situation was eventually diffused by game officials, who pulled Draymond away while ushers spoke with Sam. According to Draymond, a game official reassured him that Courtney Kirkland had taken care of the situation.
However, in a surprising twist, Sam revealed that he continued to heckle Draymond throughout the game, fueled by a reference to Angel Reese, the WNBA star who set multiple records for rebounding at LSU. Sam claimed that Draymond shouted profanity and threatened to punch him out if he continued with the chants.
Draymond Green downplayed the incident, saying it didn't faze him, as long as fans aren't being deliberately disrespected. However, his coach Steve Kerr expressed concerns about security's slow response in de-escalating the situation. This isn't the first time Draymond has been fined for fan interaction; he received a $25,000 fine in 2022 for directing obscene language at a fan.
Despite the commotion, Draymond seemed unfazed by the incident, joking that quieting home crowds is always fun and that his team's winning record helps to minimize heckling. The Pelicans arena was relatively empty for a game featuring Stephen Curry, but Green still managed to appreciate the atmosphere, saying it's tough in New Orleans.
omg can u believe dat fan just kept goin on & on about Angel Reese lol Draymond did get pretty worked up but he's all good now 
anyway i think what's crazy is that Sam thought it was funny to keep doin that to Draymond, like he really didn't care how the dude felt 
and on a related note i'm not mad at Draymond for gettin testy but $25k is kinda steep for just mouthin off 
maybe they shoulda gone with a warnin instead?
and now he's got some fan freaking him out over Angel Reese 
like what's next? Is he gonna get all salty because someone says his jersey number is hot 
? And btw, who is this Sam dude anyway? Thinks he can just come at Draymond with that WNBA reference and see what happens 
Draymond's got some serious nerve, but at the same time I feel him - people gotta know their limits 
. That fan, Sam, was low-key harassing him and crossing a line with all those "Angel Reese" chants 
. It's one thing to be passionate about your team, but not when you're disrespecting someone's personal space 
. Still, I'm surprised Draymond didn't take it further 
.
. the fan's just tryna have fun, and Draymond's all like "oh, I'm this fierce competitor" 
. newsflash: sports is supposed 2 be entertainment, not a bunch of grown ppl actin like kids 
, but honestly, that fan Sam was outta line 
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gotta give him props for keeping his cool and not letting the fan get under his skin.
. and btw, who thought calling someone "Angel Reese" was a good idea? 
the thing that really surprised me tho was when sam green just kept going with the "angel reese" jokes 
it's a bit wild but i guess it shows how much people love angel reese in new orleans 
People need to know their limits, especially when it comes to disrespecting others, whether it's a famous athlete or just an ordinary fan. Fans should be respectful and enjoy the game without disrupting the players' focus. It's not too much to ask for a little sportsmanship. 
... I mean, you're trying to focus on the game and then this guy is yelling your name nonstop like it's some kinda joke 
. Anyway, Draymond seems like a cool dude and all, but that fan needs to chill out, fam 
but i guess you can't blame the guy for trying to keep the peace. all in all, just another day of hoops and crazy fans 
