The video showing Draymond Green sucker punching Jordan Poole leaked out recently, and it looked bad, really bad. Draymond came off like a bully, and nothing that Jordan Poole could have said to him justified his being attacked by a teammate - PERIOD. It was a grimey move on Greene's part and a preseason practice was no time to use it.
Draymond Green's involvement in the scuffle is no surprise. On the other hand, who he attacked was as shocking as Will Smith smacking Chris Rock for busting on his wife. In both cases the video clearly damaged the assaulted person's brand.
When Chris Rock got smacked at the Oscars the whole world had something to say the next day. What most people heard loud and clear was that Chris Rock has a strong legal position if he decides to sue Will Smith in civil court. Will Smith immediately did damage control, and then went on a n overseas sabbatical for several months.
Two days after sucker punching Jordan Poole, Draymond Green held a press conference apologizing for his actions. After handling questions he went on a leave of absense. Draymond Green was also a no-show at the team's preseason game. Jordan Poole showed up, led the team in scoring, and looked ready to tepeat as champions. Ironically, Chris Rock had several sold out shows, and a flood of new booking engagements after his Oscar incident.
There are other similarities as well. Draymond Greene and Will Smith both made the same statements concerning their victim's parents witnessing their assault, as if scripted. Also, both have significantly higher net worths than the men they assaulted. Draymond Green is due $16.4M this season compared to $3.9M for Jordan Poole. Also, the difference in Will Smith's net worth ($350M) compared to Chris Rock's ($40M) is significant enough for both Poole and Rock may decide to demand reparations to e en the score.
Because of the damage to their brands, and the video coverage, an out of court settlement would be in the best interests of both Will Smith and Draymond Green. Jordan Poole and Chris Rock were both embarrassed, and hit in the face. Will Smith and Draymond Green dished it out, and now they both are going to take hits to their pockets. In retrospect, their blows were infantile in comparison to what they will surely receive.
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