Jordan Poole was unexpectedly reminded of one of the most infamous moments of his NBA career after a kid bluntly brought up his past altercation with Draymond Green.
The brief exchange quickly went viral, catching fans off guard with both the directness of the question and Poole’s honest response.
Kid’s question catches Jordan Poole off guard
During a casual interaction, a young fan asked Poole a question that instantly drew attention.
“How did it feel when Draymond punched you?” the kid asked.
Poole didn’t shy away from the moment and replied simply: “It was tough, bro.”
The short exchange spread rapidly online, with many fans noting Poole’s calm and composed reaction to a topic that once dominated NBA headlines and had major consequences for both his career and the Golden State Warriors.
Revisiting the Draymond Green–Jordan Poole incident
The incident referenced by the fan dates back to October 2022, when Draymond Green punched Jordan Poole during a Golden State Warriors practice ahead of the 2022–23 NBA season. Video footage of the altercation was later leaked publicly, intensifying scrutiny on the team and creating a league-wide controversy.
Green was fined by the Warriors but not suspended, while Poole continued with the team throughout the season. The fallout lingered, however, with reports of strained relationships inside the locker room and questions about team chemistry.
At the end of the 2022–23 season, Poole was traded to the Washington Wizards as part of a deal that brought Chris Paul to Golden State. The move effectively ended the Poole–Green era in San Francisco and was widely viewed as a reset for both players.
While both players have since moved forward in their careers, the punch remains one of the most talked-about moments in recent NBA history, and, as Poole’s interaction showed, it continues to follow him in unexpected ways.
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