Draymond Green says his on-court antics sparked wife-beating rumors

Draymond Green says his fiery on-court demeanor led to accusations of domestic abuse, which he strongly denies. He calls the claims baseless and says they took an emotional toll on him and his family.

“For my character to be under attack, that bothered me to my core because the things that were being said isn’t an accurate depiction of me and who I am. So, I would say that was the bottom. I couldn’t play the game that I love. I couldn’t play the game the way that I love. And by the way, ‘He’s beating his wife at home. He’s beating his kids because look what he does on a basketball court.’ That’s crazy … to have to live through that. But then, for my family to also have to live through that, that was kind of rock bottom for me. Like my wife opening her Instagram and [seeing] ‘I’m so sorry’ [comments]. ‘I know you’re getting beaten at home.’ Beaten? I’m the guy that when my wife is on one, I walk into the other room. I don’t even want to go back and forth like that. It’s not even in my demeanor. I think it’s because people watch me on the basketball court and my intensity. I am probably as non-confrontational as you going to find. I’m going the opposite way.”

Draymond Green says his on-court antics led people to believe he beats his wife, which he denies

“For my character to be under attack, that bothered me to my core because the things that were being said isn’t an accurate depiction of me and who I am. So, I would say that was the… pic.twitter.com/PnUN3x6VQ1

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