Draymond Green Opened Up About On-Court Rage In 2022 Session With Deepak Chopra

Draymond Green is getting assist amid his suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct … a observe he is fairly acquainted with, as he beforehand mentioned his emotional struggles in a sit-down with self-help guru Deepak Chopra.

The Golden State Warriors star is reportedly in search of counseling after hanging Jusuf Nurkic within the face throughout Tuesday’s matchup in opposition to the Phoenix Suns … with the NBA stating he should meet sure circumstances earlier than rejoining his workforce.

Whereas Draymond mentioned after the sport the whole incident was simply an accident, the Affiliation clearly felt in any other case … making his punishment indefinite to permit him to “take the time he might need to deal with challenges he’s facing,” based on Adrian Wojnarowski.

As we beforehand reported, Green acknowledged his on-court rage within the Prime Video present, “The Sessions,” final 12 months … the place he defined how rage is “100%” a part of his identification as a participant.

“I go on the floor and no matter what, no matter who gets in the way, it’s coming out. But, it’s emotionally draining,” Green mentioned within the session with Chopra.

Green mentioned he has all the time had a chip on his shoulder en path to the NBA … however even after discovering success as a professional, he by no means let his “I’m not supposed to be here” mentality go.

Chopra informed the four-time champion there’s nothing incorrect with anger, as it may be a launch for him — similar to laughter or sleep.

However hostility, he continued, is extra about in search of revenge or “getting even” … which is way more harmful.

Whereas Draymond appeared to choose up what Chopra was placing down, it did not put a cease to his on-court points — not solely did he hit Nurkic within the face, however he additionally choked Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert earlier this season, which led to a suspension.