Warriors' Draymond Green confronts fan teasing him with 'Angel Reese' chants

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Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green had a face-to-face confrontation with a New Orleans Pelicans fan on Sunday night during the team’s 124-106 win.

The incident occurred in New Orleans with about two minutes to play before halftime. The fan, who was identified as Sam Green, was standing and cheering after Green was called for a foul on Pelicans forward Herb Jones.

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Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors gets into a verbal altercation with a fan during the second quarter of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on Nov. 16, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

The NBA player, instead of going to line up for the free-throw attempts, strolled to the sideline and stood in front of the fan. The man stood up and held his arms out to the side as the two chatted. Officials got in between the two and cooler heads prevailed.

Sam Green told The Associated Press that he was taunting the NBA champion with chants of "Angel Reese," because the Warriors player hadn’t taken any shots while grabbing seven rebounds. The Chicago Sky star had been called out for her rebounding numbers being inflated because she’s getting her own misses. But Reese turned the slight into profit as she trademarked "MeBounds" during her second year in the league.

The fan said the Warriors player shouted profanity at him and threatened to punch him out if the "Angel Reese" chants continued.

New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (22) and guard Jeremiah Fears (0) strip the ball from Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) as he goes to the basket