The Golden State Warriors have to worry about Draymond Green and his temper almost every game. That temper is what has made Green one of the greatest defensive players of his generation, but it can also get him thrown out of games.
In a game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Green got into it with a fan. The fan reportedly kept calling Green “Angel Reese,” and that set him off. Green got into it with him during the game, although it didn’t look like there was any shouting.
The NBA has made a decision on this interaction, and Green will not be fined. Instead, he was just issued a warning.
GettyNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – NOVEMBER 16: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors gets into a verbal altercation with a fan during the second quarter of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on November 16, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Warriors’ Draymond Green Issued Warning by NBA
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the NBA has sent Green a warning about the incident. After Green talked to the fan, he walked away and continued to play. The fan did not touch Green in any way, nor did he direct profanity at him.
Green addressed what the fan was saying to him following the game.
“Uh, he just kept calling me a woman. You know, it was a good joke at first. But you can’t keep calling me a woman. I got four kids and one on the way. You can’t keep calling me a woman. He got quiet, though, so it was fine.”
The NBA doesn’t want anything like this to possibly escalate into a bigger incident, such as players going after fans. Ever since the Malice in the Palace, the NBA doesn’t want anything close to that happening again.
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 04: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after the referees called a technical foul on injured Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns, who was sitting on the bench, during the second half at Chase Center on November 04, 2025 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Draymond Green Toes the Line in Every Game He Plays
Green has always been known as someone who goes right up to the line. He sometimes crosses it, and that’s when he gets technical fouls or suspensions. Sometimes, it’s both. Regardless, the Warriors love what he is able to give them defensively because of that mentality.
With Green on the floor, Golden State is 9.3-points better. His ability to switch and guard any player on the floor is invaluable to what the Warriors want to do defensively. Even at his advanced age, he continues to defend at a high level.
If another incident like this happens, Green will likely face both a fine and a possible suspension. That fan was likely given some sort of communication from the league, as well.
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