Draymond Green’s on-court theatrics are attributed to the 2004 Pistons, according to Rasheed Wallace of the Warriors.

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When it comes to the fact that Warriors player Draymond Green is a bully in the NBA today, Rasheed Wallace places the responsibility on himself and the 2004 Pistons.

Draymond Green has been the impassioned heart and soul behind the Golden State Warriors dynasty of the 2010s era ever since he entered the National Basketball Association in 2012 as a second-round choice. This passion, however, has not been without controversy, as he was recently suspended for five games for placing Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert in a chokehold during a game that took place on November 14th. Green did not have any feelings of sorrow or regret, despite the fact that head coach Steve Kerr publicly criticized Green’s behavior. Love him or hate him, there are very few players in the league now who are like him and who are able to bring back memories of “the old NBA” more effectively than the Green, who was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan.

In a recent episode of Gilbert Arenas’ podcast, Gil’s Arena, retired four-time NBA All Star and 2004 NBA Champion Rasheed Wallace provided some additional background to Green’s behavior. Green’s behavior was discussed in relation to Arenas’ podcast.

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It was reported by Wallace that Green was a close friend of the family of Joe Dumars, the general manager of the Detroit Pistons, particularly with his son Jordan, and that Green would frequently attend Pistons games. In addition, Wallace mentioned that a young Green was routinely shown about the locker room of the squad, and that he was greatly inspired by the rough and physical ethos of the club.

“We are to blame for that. As for the time when I sаy “our,” that is my fault, that is Ben Wallace’s responsibility, that is Chauncey Billups’ fault, that is Rip Hamilton’s problem, and that is Tayshaun Prince’s blame… Due to the fact that he spent his childhood in our locker room, everyone in that locker room. Because the son of the general manager was one of his closest friends, he used to hang out with us. In my opinion, this is the reason why he is acting in such a bullyish manner at the moment,” Wallace explained.

In his statement, Rasheed Wallace disclosed that he had assumed a significant duty as a mentor for the young Green. He also affirmed that there is a great deal of respect between the two individuals to this day.

In addition to being a four-time All-Star himself, as well as a four-time NBA Champion, Defensive Player of the Year, and Olympic Gold Medalist, Draymond Green is presently ten ejections away from exceeding Rasheed Wallace’s own record for the most ejections ever recorded. Quite impressive for a player who was selected in the second round and had to strugglе and strugglе for every minute of playing time he received as a rookie.