Draymond Green Working To Remove ‘Antics’ In Return From Suspension

Draymond Green is hellbent on being a brand new man the following time he steps foot on the hardwood … telling reporters he is assured he can take away the “antics” from his sport following his indefinite suspension.

The 33-year-old spoke with reporters for the primary time since rejoining the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday … and he broke down what all went down throughout his a number of weeks away from the staff.

Draymond defined he sought counseling to determine what wanted to alter in his life … and he did not undergo with it simply to examine a field — he actually needed to work on himself.

Green went on to disclose he spent in regards to the first 10 days of his punishment specializing in his life exterior of sports activities … and he did not even choose up a basketball throughout that interval.

Green mentioned it was refreshing for him to get up each morning and handle his children … admitting he wanted a break from his day job.

As for when he’ll swimsuit up once more, Draymond mentioned there’s a sense of urgency as he “cost this organization enough,” however continues to be a couple of days away to keep away from getting injured.

The four-time champion mentioned he is not going to return again and fear about “crossing the line,” as he cannot assure what is going to occur sooner or later … however one factor he’ll concentrate on is eliminating the “antics” concerned in his sport.

If he is ready to try this, Draymond believes the remaining will observe swimsuit … as his basketball expertise have by no means been in query.

“That’s my focus,” Green mentioned. “It’s not on changing who I am completely. You don’t change the spots on a leopard. It’s just not gonna happen and I’m not going to try to set some unrealistic expectation of like who is this person going to be. It’s not real and that’s not sustainable.”

Green mentioned he accepts the truth that his antics have been “over the top” not too long ago … and he is assured he can scrub them from his sport.