The 2016 NBA Finals is a moment many Warriors fans have tried to blur out due to its unfavorable outcome.One of the few events that helped the Cleveland Cavaliers win their only championship in franchise history was Draymond Green’s late scuffle with LeBron James in Golden State’s 108-97 Game 4 victory, which led to the Warriors’ All-Star forward getting suspended for Game 5.Golden State eventually lost to Cleveland despite having a 3-1 series lead over James and company.During a live taping of “The Draymond Green Show” podcast with guest Skip Bayless, Green shared his thoughts on calling James a “b—h” during the exchange.“Well, that’s my brother,” Green told Bayless. “And it’s actually one of the moments I regret because when I use that word with people, [which] I pull out here and there on the court, but when I pull that word out, I’m ready to fight.“So, I’m saying this word to you so that you can get ready to fight me. And it’s one thousand percent a fighting word.” Since that incident, both Green and James have developed a close friendship, brushing away any...
Warriors’ Draymond Green regrets name-calling LeBron James in 2016 NBA Finals
Published February 13, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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