NBA Tells Draymond Green A Fan Is Allowed To Call Him Angel Reese

A source informed ESPN’s Shams Charania that Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green received a caution from the NBA regarding his encounter with an outspoken fan in New Orleans on Sunday night, though he was not penalized. Green initially found amusement when the fan referred to him as "Angel Reese" following a first-quarter sequence where he gathered multiple offensive rebounds but missed shots. However, during a timeout in the second quarter, Green confronted the fan after he repeatedly shouted the nickname.Concerning the jab directed at the prominent former LSU and WNBA player known for her rebounding achievements, Green remarked post-game: “It was amusing at first, but calling me a woman continually crosses a line.” He elaborated on the exchange with the fan, identified as Sam Green, 35, who stood up as Draymond approached. After a brief yet uninterrupted dialogue, official Courtney Kirkland intervened, issuing a warning to the fan without removing him.