Draymond Green: “I considered retiring”

During “The Draymond Green Show” the GSW player openly discussed the incident with Nurkic and how Adam Silver persuaded him not to retire from the league.

Green wanted to praise Silver for talking him out of retirement, stating that he is “grateful” he is the NBA Commissioner. He emphasized that Silver is more inclined to help than to “hurt” or “punish” people, describing the association’s head as “closer to the players”:

I told Adam, ‘This is too much for me… It’s really excessive. Everything is becoming too much for me, and I’m thinking of retiring

Draymond Green

This would have been the NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s response:

You’re making a very rash decision and I won’t let you do that

Adam Silver

Following the incident with Jusuf Nurkic and the subsequent suspension, Green underwent a month of counseling, leading the NBA to reinstate the player. Once Green officially returns to the court with the team, it is expected that counseling sessions will continue.

Green began intensifying workouts with the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. His return is anticipated within a week

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Golden State Warriors fans hope to see Draymond Green back on the court at the peak of his form, especially considering the challenges the team is currently facing.

Green’s leadership is crucial not only for his on-court skills but also for his ability to motivate and inspire teammates in critical moments. Fan enthusiasm is fueled by the hope that Green’s return could be a positive turning point for the team, helping overcome current difficulties and restore a positive momentum in the season.