Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green recently confronted a fan who repeatedly taunted him during a game. The fan’s remarks centered on Green’s performance, specifically his missed shots and perceived rebounding struggles, leading the fan to repeatedly call him “Angel Reese,” drawing a comparison to the prominent LSU women’s basketball player. The heckling initially began as lighthearted banter, but Green addressed that it crossed the line when the fan continued to refer to him as a woman.
Green, a father of four with a fifth child on the way, stated that while he could tolerate some level of ribbing, repeatedly being called a woman was unacceptable. According to Green, the fan quieted down when approached directly. This incident highlights the challenges professional athletes face in dealing with fan interactions and raises questions about the appropriateness of certain types of heckling, particularly those that devolve into personal attacks or gender-based insults.