All-out energy and a no-nonsense attitude has carried third-year Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green from an overlooked second-round pick to one of the most important players on the NBA’s best team.
It’s also inspired a tongue-out taunt of Blake Griffin and curse-filled screaming matches with his mild-mannered coach. And now, a flying-fruit food fight, as the defensive specialist came to the aid of two picked-on women.
Last weekend, Green accompanied Warriors star Stephen Curry and his family to Seattle for an NFL playoff game between Curry’s hometown Carolina Panthers and the Seahawks. At one point, Curry said a foul-mouthed Seahawks fan below the group’s luxury suite “lost his mind for a second” shouting at Curry’s wife and mother.
Green decided to settle the dispute himself. Armed with the only ammunition he had, Green chucked grapes at the fan — who immediately got quiet.
“He’s Draymond on and off the court,” Curry said, chuckling.