Draymond Green might not be playing in the NBA playoffs this year, but that doesn't mean he's not keeping a close eye on the action. After his Golden State Warriors were knocked out by the Sacramento Kings in the Play-In Tournament, Green settled in to watch the postseason unfold, undoubtedly with a mix of rooting for friends and keeping an eye on his rivals.
One player who falls into the latter category is Jusuf Nurkić of the Phoenix Suns, with whom Green has had a contentious relationship this season. Their feud began back in December when Green was suspended for smacking Nurkić in the face during a game. Nurkić didn't hold back, suggesting that Green might need some help and predicting future misbehavior.
When the two players clashed again in February, Nurkić had no sympathy for Green, calling him out for not learning from his mistakes. Green, never one to shy away from confrontation, fired back, questioning Nurkić's character and dismissing his comments as sour grapes from being outplayed on the court.
Despite their on-court battles, the drama between Green and Nurkić didn't end there. After the Warriors and the Suns were both eliminated from the playoffs, Nurkić took to social media to taunt Green, posting mocking messages and gifs. Green, never one to back down, responded on his own platform, labeling Nurkić a "big softie" and implying that his lack of impact on the game made his jabs ineffective.
While Nurkić wasn't the main reason for the Suns' early exit from the playoffs, Green certainly took pleasure in their downfall. Despite the Warriors' own playoff absence, Green made sure to remind everyone that, in the end, both he and the Suns had the same number of postseason wins this year.
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