They may be good friends now, but Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green definitely had a heated feud in the past.
In Game 4 of the 2016 NBA Finals between the Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, Green hit James in the groin area after a tackle. Later, when they had another altercation, he called the four-time MVP a "b****."
Sports commentator Skip Bayless, who hates James, praised Green for calling out the four-time MVP, noting that the latter "can be a b**** sometimes." However, Green admitted that what he did was wrong.
"That's my brother. It's really one of those moments that I regret. Because when I use that word with people, I take it out on the court over and over again, but when I take that word out, I'm ready to fight. So I'm saying this word to you, so you can be ready to fight me right now," Green said on his podcast.
"So when I look back at that moment, it's a moment I'm not proud of. Especially where our relationship is today. It's like, like I said, when I throw that word out, all respect goes out the window. My respect for 'Bron' is through the roof."
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In recent years, Green and James have formed a close relationship, even spending time together in the offseason. Being in the same agency firm has also helped them know each other better.
Green, 35, has often expressed his admiration for James, 41, even calling him the GOAT.
Although the Warriors and Lakers still have physical altercations when they face off, they are born out of competitive fire rather than genuine hatred. Ultimately, as Green mentioned, it's always about respect.
