Draymond Green: There's An 'Agenda' To Make Me Look Like An 'Angry Black Man'

Published: Friday, May 9, 2025 at 2:57 pm

Draymond Green Claims NBA Has "Agenda" to Portray Him as "Angry Black Man"

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is accusing the NBA of having an "agenda" to paint him as an "angry Black man." The comments came after Game 2 of the Warriors' playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, where Green received a technical foul for a play involving Timberwolves center Naz Reid.

Green, visibly frustrated with the call, voiced his displeasure to reporters post-game. He stated, "Looked like the angry Black man... The agenda to try to keep making me look like an angry Black man is crazy. I'm sick of it. It's ridiculous." He did not elaborate on the specifics of this alleged agenda.

The article's author argues that Green's reputation is self-inflicted, citing a history of on-court incidents. These include stomping on Domantas Sabonis, slapping Jusuf Nurkic, and putting Rudy Gobert in a chokehold. The author contends that the NBA, known for its narrative-building, actually protects high-profile Black players and would not actively target Green. The author points to examples like LeBron James and James Harden's handling of the China situation and Joel Embiid's MVP award as evidence of the league's tendency to shield Black stars from criticism. The author concludes that Green's behavior, not the NBA, is responsible for the perception of him.

With Steph Curry currently sidelined with a hamstring injury, another technical foul for Green would result in an automatic one-game suspension, further impacting the Warriors' playoff run.

Keywords: Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors, NBA, angry Black man, technical foul, Naz Reid, playoff, suspension, Steph Curry, on-court behavior, Domantas Sabonis, Jusuf Nurkic, Rudy Gobert, agenda, criticism, LeBron James, James Harden, Joel Embiid

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