When this happens during a Golden State Warriors contest against the New Orleans Pelicans on November 16, 2025, power forward Draymond Green famously went off. Tensions were particularly high as the racial confrontation played out on the court. Green is used to his bull in a China shop, confrontational style. His record of technical fouls, fines, and ejections have put a spotlight on his interactions with fans.
The incident began at the free throw line after Green was whistled for a shooting foul while defending Pelicans forward Herb Jones. After the technical foul, Green strutted to Sam Green with swagger. The 35-year-old football fanatic from New Orleans, who makes 8 year-old, looked like he was sitting FRONT ROW. The two stood almost face-to-face as they continued to talk to each other, forcing game officials to step in immediately.
Eyewitnesses claimed that Green screamed obscenities as Sam Green. He suggested a threat of bodily harm if the fan didn’t cease and desist his “Angel Reese” heckling. Angel Reese came to fame as a college superstar with world-class rebounding ability. She’s drawn headlines for breaking incredible LSU and SEC all-time record.
Green’s aggressive approach wasn’t just a one-off, as he has a long-since-established history of getting into it with fans. In 2022, he got hit with a $25k fine for using “foul and abusive” language toward a fan. His unhinged approach on court finds him regularly getting fined and suspended for his conduct, begging the question of behavior during gameplay.
Even after the confrontation, ushers first threatened Sam Green but let him stay in the seat. This decision underscores the continuing difficulty identifying the line that separates uncomfortable fan engagement from an unhealthy and dangerous experience at sporting events.
The Warriors’ coaching staff and management have emphasized the importance of maintaining composure during games, especially given Green’s history. As the season progresses, fans and analysts will closely monitor how Green manages his emotions both on the court and in interactions with the audience.
“I wasn’t using profanity and for him to walk 12 feet off the court to come and get in my face like that, it was a little unnerving.” – Sam Green
The Warriors’ coaching staff and management have emphasized the importance of maintaining composure during games, especially given Green’s history. As the season progresses, fans and analysts will closely monitor how Green manages his emotions both on the court and in interactions with the audience.
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