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Austin Rivers had perfect answer after Draymond Greenās brutal personal attack
TL;DR
Austin Rivers responded to Draymond Green's claims about his scoring role, calling them 'ridiculous.' The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the two players regarding offensive strategies.
Key points
- Draymond Green claimed Steve Kerr stunted his scoring growth.
- Green argued the Warriors haven't run plays for him since 2016.
- Austin Rivers called Green's claims 'ridiculous' on The Dan Patrick Show.
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Austin Rivers had perfect answer after Draymond Greenās brutal personal attack originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Draymond Green and Austin Rivers have been going back and forth this week, and Rivers just made sure he had the last word.
It started when Green claimed Steve Kerr stunted his growth as a scorer. This was a surprising pivot, considering Green and Kerr shared an emotional moment after the Warriors were eliminated from the Play-In Tournament. The 36-year-old argued that the team hasn't run a single play for him since 2016.
When Austin Rivers went on The Dan Patrick Show, he called that claim "ridiculous," arguing that Green simply doesn't realize why he isn't used as an offensive focal point.
Green retaliated on his podcast, mocking Rivers for being out of the league while Green is "still on act one." He also called Riversā $42 million Clippers deal the "biggest bailout in NBA history."
Q&A
What did Draymond Green say about Steve Kerr and his scoring?
Draymond Green claimed that Steve Kerr has stunted his growth as a scorer and that the Warriors haven't run a single play for him since 2016.
How did Austin Rivers respond to Draymond Green's comments?
Austin Rivers called Green's claims 'ridiculous' during an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, suggesting that Green doesn't understand why he isn't a focal point in the offense.
What is the background of the feud between Draymond Green and Austin Rivers?
The feud escalated after Green's comments about his scoring role, leading Rivers to publicly challenge Green's perspective on his offensive contributions.
