"Couldn’t even make it through the first half": NBA fans mock Draymond Green's tendencies after altercation with Lakers' $48,000,000 wing 

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NBA fans mock Draymond Green's tendencies after altercation with Lakers' $48,000,000 wing (Image Source: Imagn)

It didn't take long for things to get spicy between Western Conference rivals, the Lakers and Warriors, during Sunday's preseason contest, with Draymond Green at the center of it. Early into the second quarter, Green got into it with the Lakers' $48,000,000 wing Jarred Vanderbilt.

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The incident transpired after a hard screen from the Warriors star knocked Vanderbilt to the floor. The Lakers forward inadvertently tripped Green, which infuriated the former Defensive Player of the Year. Things got chippy between the two, but it didn't escalate further as their teammates intervened.

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Green has earned a reputation for engaging in fights on the court. NBA fans let the Warriors fans hear about it after it took him only 12 minutes of the opening quarter to get into his first altercation of the season. Here's how X users reacted:

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Jarred Vanderbilt outplays Draymond Green, but Lakers suffer another loss

Jarred Vanderbilt had a better game than Draymond Green. Vanderbilt finished with nine points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals. He showed growth offensively after working on his jumper in the offseason and was as effective as ever on defense.

On the other hand, Green had an underwhelming offensive display. He finished with two points, three rebounds, five assists and three turnovers, shooting 1 of 6. Green missed a couple of sitters. Nevertheless, it was his first preseason game, and his main focus was on setting up his teammates, which he did well.

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The Warriors also won the contest 111-103, so Green's inefficient shooting performance didn't negatively impact them. Golden State rode behind a solid 19-point effort from Moses Moody, who missed only two shots on nine attempts.

Meanwhile, Steph Curry enjoyed an impressive first-quarter run with 11 points. He finished with 14 before the Warriors rested the veterans at halftime. Jimmy Butler added nine points, four rebounds and two assists on 3 of 4 shots.

Meanwhile, the Lakers played another game without LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Austin Reaves also rested after a 20-point night on Friday against Phoenix. Making his preseason debut, Gabe Vincent left the floor as LA's best with 16 points and five assists on 4 of 9 shooting, including three triples.

The Lakers and Warriors will play another preseason game on Oct. 12 before locking horns on opening night.

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