Draymond Green considered retirement during suspension, Adam Silver talked him out of it
In an emotional conversation around the time of his indefinite league suspension, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green suggested that NBA commissioner Adam Silver talked him out of retirement, according to a new episode of “The Draymond Green Show.” In a clip of the podcast on Volume Sports shared with ESPN on Monday morning, Green, in the aftermath of him landing a shot to the face of Phoenix’s Jusuf Nurkic on Dec. 12, shared an exchange with Silver that he says included discussion centered around his immediate desire to walk away from the NBA.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski @ ESPN
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski @ ESPN
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Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
In the upcoming edition of Draymond Green’s podcast, he said that NBA commissioner Adam Silver talked him out of retiring, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/PUmWIdrcte – 10:46 AM
In the upcoming edition of Draymond Green’s podcast, he said that NBA commissioner Adam Silver talked him out of retiring, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/PUmWIdrcte – 10:46 AM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
I’m sure it took a lot of arm twisting to talk Draymond Green out of walking away from $100 million. – 10:39 AM
I’m sure it took a lot of arm twisting to talk Draymond Green out of walking away from $100 million. – 10:39 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
In a new edition of the Draymond Green Show, Golden State’s star suggests that Adam Silver talked him out of retirement: “I told him, ‘Adam this is too much for me…It’s all becoming too much for me – and I’m going to retire.’” Story on ESPN: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 10:34 AM
In a new edition of the Draymond Green Show, Golden State’s star suggests that Adam Silver talked him out of retirement: “I told him, ‘Adam this is too much for me…It’s all becoming too much for me – and I’m going to retire.’” Story on ESPN: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 10:34 AM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
I’ve rarely been around someone who connects disparate people like Myers does. He had great relationships with Draymond Green, Steve Kerr, Steph Curry AND Joe Lacob, and you can’t find four more different people than them. The Warriors came alive under Myers’ stewardship. – 8:50 AM
I’ve rarely been around someone who connects disparate people like Myers does. He had great relationships with Draymond Green, Steve Kerr, Steph Curry AND Joe Lacob, and you can’t find four more different people than them. The Warriors came alive under Myers’ stewardship. – 8:50 AM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
When asked what is it that gives him optimism about this team going forward, Klay Thomson says,
“We have Steph Curry. Myself. And Draymond coming back.” – 11:36 PM
When asked what is it that gives him optimism about this team going forward, Klay Thomson says,
“We have Steph Curry. Myself. And Draymond coming back.” – 11:36 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
Dray on the end of the bench. He was in Kuminga’s ear when he checked out. pic.twitter.com/Fxriz5ssfP – 8:54 PM
Dray on the end of the bench. He was in Kuminga’s ear when he checked out. pic.twitter.com/Fxriz5ssfP – 8:54 PM
Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
“What it looks like is a logjam once Draymond comes back. But I’ve learned in this league, you don’t worry about future problems.” — Steve Kerr sfchronicle.com/sports/warrior… – 8:51 PM
“What it looks like is a logjam once Draymond comes back. But I’ve learned in this league, you don’t worry about future problems.” — Steve Kerr sfchronicle.com/sports/warrior… – 8:51 PM
Kerith Burke @KerithBurke
Moses Moody is on the hallway bike staying warm. GP2 went over to talk to him, and wave to Draymond’s son DJ in the Curry family seats. This has been your “what’s happening in the hallway” report. – 8:49 PM
Moses Moody is on the hallway bike staying warm. GP2 went over to talk to him, and wave to Draymond’s son DJ in the Curry family seats. This has been your “what’s happening in the hallway” report. – 8:49 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Andrew Wiggins is back in the starting lineup after 10 games off the bench, alongside Jonathan Kuminga, who’s gripes with Steve Kerr just went public, all while the recently reinstated Draymond Green is nearing a return from suspension. Interesting times in Golden State. – 8:22 PM
Andrew Wiggins is back in the starting lineup after 10 games off the bench, alongside Jonathan Kuminga, who’s gripes with Steve Kerr just went public, all while the recently reinstated Draymond Green is nearing a return from suspension. Interesting times in Golden State. – 8:22 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Draymond Green is back with the Warriors. He was with them for their walkthrough pregame tonight. No word on how extensive his ramp up process will be. Practices, scrimmages ahead before Rick Celebrini clears Green for a return. – 6:48 PM
Draymond Green is back with the Warriors. He was with them for their walkthrough pregame tonight. No word on how extensive his ramp up process will be. Practices, scrimmages ahead before Rick Celebrini clears Green for a return. – 6:48 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Draymond Green participated in the team’s walk through this afternoon, Steve Kerr says. He’ll work with trainer Rick Celebrini every day as he ramps up. – 6:47 PM
Draymond Green participated in the team’s walk through this afternoon, Steve Kerr says. He’ll work with trainer Rick Celebrini every day as he ramps up. – 6:47 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
Draymond Green is in the building. Got a workout in today pregame. – 6:46 PM
Draymond Green is in the building. Got a workout in today pregame. – 6:46 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Draymond Green participated in Warriors pregame walk-thru today, per coach Steve Kerr – 6:46 PM
Draymond Green participated in Warriors pregame walk-thru today, per coach Steve Kerr – 6:46 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Warriors get huge boost as Draymond Green gets set to return warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/07/gol… pic.twitter.com/L0VbwrTT7q – 5:05 PM
Warriors get huge boost as Draymond Green gets set to return warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/07/gol… pic.twitter.com/L0VbwrTT7q – 5:05 PM
More on this storyline
“I told him, ‘Adam this is too much for me. … This is too much. It’s all becoming too much for me — and I’m going to retire.’ And Adam said, ‘You’re making a very rash decision and I won’t let you do that.’ We had a long, great conversation — very helpful to me. Very thankful to play in a league with a commissioner like Adam who’s more about helping you than hurting you; helping you than punishing you. He’s more about the players.” -via ESPN / January 8, 2024
The Volume: Draymond Green signs multi-year partnership extension with The Volume -via Twitter @TheVolumeSports / January 8, 2024
There is another potentially influential factor connected to moving Kuminga or even Andrew Wiggins: Draymond Green. Green was cleared from suspension by the NBA on Saturday and went through a walkthrough with his teammates three hours before tipoff against the Raptors. The Warriors remain committed to Green, who along with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, compose the team’s veteran core. Though multiple league sources tell NBC Sports Bay Area that Golden State will be active approaching the deadline, there has been nothing to indicate a move that would break up that decorated trio. -via NBC Sports Bay Area / January 8, 2024