Published 16:22 IST, April 9th 2021

What happened between Kevin Durant Draymond Green? NBA stars recall infamous fight

What happened between Kevin Durant Draymond Green? As the 2020-21 NBA season continues, Kevin Durant and Draymond Green spoke about their 2018-19 beef.

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Kevin Durant's last season with Golden State Warriors was tense at best. two-time NBA champion, w with Brooklyn Nets, was under fire for his time with team as various rumours hampered  2019-20 season. This includes Kevin Durant-Draymond Green altercation, which (Durant later admitted), played a part in him choosing to leave Warriors. Here is more on that ugly Kevin Durant vs Draymond Green fight, that made Warriors news headlines back n.

What happened between Kevin Durant Draymond Green? What did Kevin Durant say to Draymond Green?

To most NBA fans, what happened between Kevin Durant Draymond Green incident is well kwn. Documented eugh, both Durant and Green are t on bad terms w. Recently, both stars addressed infamous Kevin Durant vs Draymond Green interaction, shedding some more light on what was said amongst two NBA icons. 

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During 2018-19 season, Warriors were at an 11-2 record when y visited Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. game was tied at 106. Draymond Green rebounded a shot Low Williams missed and made him way down floor. However, Green refused to pass to Durant, and game went into overtime. 

In end, two teammates ended up arguing while on court. DeMarcus Cousins had to drag Green away. What ensued was a fiery Kevin Durant Draymond Green argument, with both players screaming at each or in huddle. For obvious reasons, argument raised countless questions about Warriors chemistry and locker room vibes. team lost next five games that season. 

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Afterwards, buzz about Durant leaving team also worsened.  Warriors, ofcourse made it to 2019 finals against Toronto Raptors. However, team lost ir shot at a three-peat, and Durant injured his Achilles, sidelining himself for entire 2019-20 season. During offseason, Durant ended up signing with Nets, who are w favourites to win title. 

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Warriors are currently trailing in bottom half of points table, Steph Curry back after his slightly prolonged tailbone injury. team is still affected by Klay Thompson's absence (ACL) and is trying to make it to playoffs as of w. That being said, team is working on ir roster, especially rookie James Wiseman. After recent consecutive losses, head coach Steve Kerr's coaching was questioned. 

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However, Kerr spoke about being optimistic. team will play Washington Wizards next on Friday, 10:00 PM EST (Saturday, 7:00 AM IST). 

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16:22 IST, April 9th 2021