Draymond Green: Harrison Barnes doesn’t like me to this day over Kevin Durant signing
The beef between Ray Allen and the Boston Celtics is apparently not the only time a championship-winning team had a falling out between its key players. Although it isn’t nearly on the same level of pettiness as the Celtics’ grudge, the Golden State Warriors 2015 team is fractured. Draymond Green said on his podcast that Harrison Barnes supposedly keeps his distance from him because he played a big role in convincing Kevin Durant to join the Warriors in the 2016 offseason. He added that Barnes doesn’t do the same for Stephen Curry or Klay Thompson and addressed what the situation was like.
Source: Sam DiGiovanni @ Clutch Points
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Goran Dragic said he picked the #Nets from among a group of six contenders to play with the new Big 3 and for his mentor Steve Nash. Adds KD, Ben Simmons and others texted him in the recruitment process. Sounds different than Zion in NOLA. #nba – 2:54 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Goran Dragic says picking the Nets was tough, but his relationship with Steve Nash led him to the Nets. He also talked to Kevin Durant. Ben Simmons texted him and he heard from Andre Drummond, too. They share a workout coach in Miami. – 2:52 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Steve Nash on when Ben Simmons or Kevin Durant will rejoin the Nets roster: “No clarity on Kevin or Ben, but they’re both working their way back. I think Kevin’s probably closer to coming back and is progressing nicely.” – 2:42 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nash says “no clarity” on when Durant or Simmons will play. Nash said Durant is getting closer. – 2:37 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Steve Nash said Goran Dragic won’t play tomorrow against Boston. Said he’s been training but needs some practices under his belt. Doesn’t think it will be long. Adds Durant is closer to returning than Simmons but has no hard dates. No update on Joe Harris. – 2:37 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Steve Nash said KD is closer to playing than Ben Simmons. #nets – 2:36 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
KD getting some free throws up after practice. The Nets appear to be in good spirits after the break. pic.twitter.com/1Idm5cBiKx – 2:21 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kevin Durant shooting some free throws at Nets’ practice today. pic.twitter.com/Yj5Se5TxWg – 2:18 PM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Nets have two remaining questions: How soon will mandate be lifted? When will Joe Harris return? Otherwise, this team is tough.
Kyrie
Seth Curry
Kevin Durant
Ben Simmons
Andre Drummond
Patty Mills
Harris (?)
LaMarcus Aldridge
Goran Dragic
Blake Griffin
Cam Thomas – 1:28 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Only three active players have scored at least 130 points in a three-game span during the playoffs:
Jamal Murray – 142
LeBron James – 132
Kevin Durant – 130
Murray’s 142 from Game 4 to Game 6 against the Jazz was the 4th most in NBA history. – 12:19 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Excited for sure.” Desmond Bane.
With Chris Paul (thumb) out 6 to 8 weeks and Draymond Green (back) still out, can #Grizzlies catch #Suns #Warriors?
WC Top 6:
PHX 48-10
GSW 42-17 (6.5 games back)
MEM 41-19 (8 back)
UTA 36-22 (12 back)
DAL 35-24 (13.5 back)
DEN 33-25 (15 back) pic.twitter.com/PjZs40hvtC – 10:42 AM
Harrison Barnes @hbarnes
I had the chance to chat Dr. Jhanelle Gray and wanted to share it with you all. Listen to learn about the latest in cancer research, what the @CancerResearch is all about, and how we can work to address bias in the treatment of BIPOC in the healthcare system. pic.twitter.com/sKYxfCy8C0 – 12:19 AM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
In his All-Star Game debut, Warriors wing Andrew Wiggins tallied 10 points for Team Durant on Sunday. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/02/21/war… – 10:00 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kevin Durant, Ben Simmons could return sooner rather than later #nets nypost.com/2022/02/22/net… via @nypostsports – 9:05 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“Kevin has this one thing about him that I think is the most insane thing I’ve ever seen from a basketball player”
Hear what impressed @Draymond Green most about playing with Kevin Durant ⬇️
@Frank Isola | @Brian Scalabrine pic.twitter.com/nSYc3doO5e – 7:00 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Sean Marks says the times that he thinks Kevin Durant seems happiest are when he’s giving back and helping a young player like Cam Thomas develop. – 6:26 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
“We’ve gotten see how they respond, to [practice] days like today… It’s probably gonna he tough to be honest to be playing in the next 3 or 4 days, but we’ll see how it all plays out.”
– Nets GM Sean Marks on Kevin Durant and Ben Simmons respective timetables to return – 6:22 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Sean Marks on seeing KD & Simmons on the floor together: “It’s probably going to be tough playing in the next three or four days,” but adds “I’m not going to bet against it.” #Nets – 6:17 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Sean Marks says Kevin Durant and Ben Simmons look good in their individual workouts. Says it would be tough to project them back in the next 3 or 4 days but he likes their trajectory. Adds he’s optimistic Kyrie Irving would be eligible for home games in the future too. – 6:16 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Sean Marks seems to indicate that he doesn’t expect Kevin Durant or Ben Simmons to play “in the next three to four days.” Would put them both out through the Milwaukee game, but Marks adds they’ll see how their bodies respond after practice the next two days. – 6:15 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Sean Marks says “it’s probably gonna be tough” for Kevin Durant or Ben Simmons to play “in the next 3 or 4 days,” which makes them unlikely for Thursday against the Celtics or Saturday in Milwaukee against the Bucks. – 6:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He always had the numbers. And now the winning is following that. If Book’s not an All-NBA player, then who is?”
#Suns 3X #NBAAllStar Devin Booker has never made All-NBA.
#Warriors All-Star Draymond Green sees that as “a no-brainer” this year.
Do you? https://t.co/AcoZ4r2EVm pic.twitter.com/wLz4u0NdmY – 12:29 PM
Draymond Green @Money23Green
Nothing is more hilarious than the dummy that thinks every single athlete is dumb though. Dummy 🤣🤣🤣 – 9:31 PM
Draymond Green @Money23Green
My hope is that one day, athletes stop fighting the athletes are dumb thing. We actually are. We are the CEOs of a business. Yet 90% doesn’t understand the business. But have the nerve to get mad when someone says Athletes are dumb. – 9:30 PM
Draymond Green @Money23Green
I almost tweeted one of the most respectful statements in the history. I’ll save it for the pod though. Im recording it in the am 🤷🏿♂️ – 9:19 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Darius Garland & Jarrett Allen as All-Stars. Evan Mobley a unicorn. Draymond called them the league’s biggest surprise. Spoelstra gushed about Bickerstaff. For 1st time in decades, Cavs are creating own mark without LeBron — just how they want it
cleveland.com/cavs/2022/02/a… – 1:58 PM
Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Jazz All-Star notes: Draymond Green’s beef with Gobert and more from the annual showcase ksl.com/article/503528… – 12:00 AM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
They got KAT mic’d up saying it’s hard to believe it’s not rigged to Draymond on inside trax 😂😭 – 11:17 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
Like Draymond, KAT is going to be great on TV when that time comes. – 9:53 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Draymond tried it pic.twitter.com/knvhVm4mXp – 9:20 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Also in the column….
* Joel Embiid has been fantastic, but the overlooking of Nikola Jokic’s season (which is better than his MVP campaign) simply has to stop
* Adam Silver, Draymond Green, and Trae Young discuss the James Harden-Ben Simmons sagas
theathletic.com/3139321/2022/0… – 9:16 PM
Alexis Morgan @alexismorgan
Draymond throwing shade at Rudy Gobert on National Television 😅 pic.twitter.com/SixEoXIWan – 9:07 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“I thought he’d be good. This fast, I’m not sure.” – Draymond Green on Dejounte Murray becoming an All-Star so quick in his career.
Draymond says Dejounte has always been good, but once he got his jump shot down, he went to another level. – 9:03 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Took about 12 minutes of Draymond with a live mic to slander Utah. My under bet hit! – 9:02 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Thoughts on the Dunk Contest
Barkley: “Worst thing that ever happened on television”
Draymond Green: “It was bad”
Shaq: “That was the worst dunk contest ever” – 8:43 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Lmao Draymond – 8:41 PM
Carl Steward @stewardsfolly
As we’ve learned from Draymond Green, Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard and now Chris Paul, winning an NBA title is so much about just surviving the regular season. Now they want to add a tournament? – 8:35 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Draymond Green gets an aspirational amount of joy from being boo’ed by these Cleveland fans – 8:08 PM
Marla Ridenour @MRidenourABJ
Cleveland fans never forget: Draymond Green booed during Team Durant intros. – 8:08 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Draymond Green with a hearty round of boos from Cleveland fans as he gets introduced for the All-Star Game. – 8:08 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Loud booing for Draymond Green here in Cleveland. – 8:07 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Draymond Green still hated in Cleveland. – 8:07 PM
More on this storyline
“Harrison Barnes, I think to this day don’t like me for KD coming here. And the reality is, I did’t tell [Warriors GM Bob Myers] to trade you to bring KD in…He took it very personally because of that story that came out that I cried to KD in the car. He took it very personally at me. This dude invite [sic] Steph, Klay, everybody to his wedding except me…I didn’t take it personally ’cause it is what it is…It sucks that you got traded by you went and made your money.” -via Clutch Points / February 23, 2022
