Draymond Green did something rare after Game 4 of the Warriors-Timberwolves series, and no, it wasn’t not getting ejected for body-slamming someone. It was actually way more shocking—he called himself a coward. That’s right, the NBA’s walking flame emoji admitted he felt like a coward… and it wasn’t even for the chokehold he put Donte DiVincenzo in mid-game like it was WrestleMania.
Let’s break this beautiful chaos down.
So, after the Warriors took another L in game 3, Draymond didn’t go to the podium. He ghosted the press conference like it was an ex texting, “we need to talk.” But he came clean afterward in the game 4 presser. Green started his next postgame presser by apologizing for the Houdini act, explaining he was too frustrated and didn’t want to say anything that would earn him another fine from Adam Silver’s Venmo hit squad.
He said, and I quote, that when he got home, “I felt like a coward.” Imagine that—Draymond Green, self-proclaimed emotional thermostat of the Warriors, feeling like a coward. This man has made a career out of yelling, barking, flexing, and borderline suplexing opponents. But the guilt of not yelling this time? That hit different.
Draymond Green starts his postgame press conference apologizes for not going up to the podium to talk and said he was frustrated and didn’t want to say something that would get him fined. He said he felt like a coward when he got home about not talking and apologized.
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And look, he’s not wrong. The NBA has been handing him techs and flagrant fouls like Oprah hands out free cars. Two flagrants, five techs this postseason alone, and he’s still lucky he didn’t get whistled for what looked like a high school wrestling move on DiVincenzo in the first half of Game 4. The ref’s whistle must’ve gone on vacation—because Green basically hugged Donte’s neck like it owed him money and still got away with it.
Let’s just say it: this was a beatdown. The Warriors were up by two at halftime, then came out in the third quarter like someone unplugged their controllers. Minnesota threw a 39-17 quarter haymaker, and Golden State folded faster than a fitted sheet at a military camp.
Anthony Edwards? Oh, just your friendly neighborhood playoff terminator. He dropped 30 points in just 33 minutes. That’s not basketball; that’s speedrunning history. According to Stathead, he’s the first player in NBA history to put up 30/4/5/2 with six threes in 33 minutes or less. I mean, Edwards was cooking so hard, Gordon Ramsay would’ve pulled him off the court to save the league from embarrassment.
And let’s not forget Julius Randle, who channeled his inner Kobe for the night—31 points, 4 threes, and he even made free throws (!!!). You know it’s a wrap when Randle’s shooting over 50%. That’s like finding a unicorn wearing Timberlands.
The Warriors Without Steph Are Just the ‘Orrs’
With Stephen Curry sidelined thanks to his hamstring, the Warriors are basically just “The Orrs.” No “War.” No fight. No chaos. Just a sad bunch of dudes trying to shoot their way into relevance.
Draymond actually had one of his better games stat-wise: 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists on 6-of-14 shooting. But if we’re being real, his shot selection was shakier than a Jenga tower in an earthquake. And those two missed threes? Woof. The rim looked like it called his mom ugly the way he was attacking it.
Jimmy Butler? You mean Passive Patty? He ended with 14 points on nine shots and a minus-30 plus-minus that looked like a math problem gone wrong. The guy had one job: be Batman. Instead, he turned into Alfred and watched Gotham burn.
Brandin Podziemski bricked his way to 11 points on 14 shots—more bricks than a Home Depot warehouse—and Buddy Hield dropped a very forgettable 13 while still missing six of his 11 attempts.
Meanwhile, Jonathan Kuminga finally looked alive, scoring 23 points mostly off pure will and vibes. Too bad he was out there doing one-man damage control while the rest of the squad played like they were allergic to momentum.
Mar 11, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and head coach Steve Kerr argue with official Ed Malloy (14) during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Draymond Green’s been through it this year. Suspension drama, altercations, questionable fouls that look like they belong on UFC Fight Pass—and now, emotional introspection? Man’s going through a character arc harder than any anime protagonist.
But for all the punches (both literal and emotional), Draymond might be the only guy on this team who still acts like this season matters. While others look passive, he’s fouling dudes, grabbing necks, screaming at clouds, and feeling guilty about skipping pressers. That’s commitment to the bit.
It’s a shame it might be all for nothing. Golden State’s down 3-1, with Game 5 in Minnesota. Curry’s still not guaranteed to return until a possible Game 6. The Warriors need a miracle—or for Jimmy Butler to stop playing like he’s got a dinner reservation he’s trying to make by halftime.
Draymond Green felt like a coward for not speaking after a game. Honestly? That’s the most non-cowardly move he could’ve made. Owning it, apologizing, and showing accountability? . But let’s be real: Golden State’s season is hanging by a thread. Draymond’s still swinging—both figuratively and occasionally literally—but unless Curry’s hamstring decides to go full Wolverine mode, we might’ve seen the last real swing of this Warriors dynasty.
Until then, shoutout to Draymond for keeping things spicy, honest, and a little bit chaotic. Never change, you glorious menace.
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