[Saba Sports News] Rasheed Wallace attributes Draymond Green’s frequent on-court confrontations to Green’s exposure to the 2003-2004 Detroit Pistons.
Speaking on “Gil’s Arena” with Gilbert Arenas, Wallace discussed Green’s accumulation of technical fouls and ejections. He noted that Green, who was friends with the son of Detroit’s general manager, spent significant time around the Pistons’ locker room during their championship season.
This environment, according to Wallace, influenced Green’s behavior on the court. Green, who was around 13 or 14 at the time, would have witnessed the team’s candid interactions away from the public eye. While Green ranks second in NBA history with 19 career ejections, Wallace leads with 29.
Wallace suggests that Green’s aggressive style may be partly shaped by his early experiences with the Pistons, although it’s unlikely to be the only