Draymond Green-Austin Rivers beef, explained: Comment about Steve Kerr sparks petty war of words

Draymond Green-Austin Rivers beef, explained: Comment about Steve Kerr sparks petty war of words originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Draymond Green has been known to have a hot-headed career, with flagrant fouls and beef galore.

The latest in this edition of controversy is with 11-year NBA veteran Austin Rivers. The two started with history as players who were drafted to the NBA in the same class. They played against one another for over a decade.

Now, with Rivers in the media and Green still on the court, the fire has been ferocious. Green began by discussing how Steve Kerr hindered his career on his podcast. Rivers was later asked about these comments in the media, and from there, the back-and-forth between the two is in full swing.

From personal insults to family members being invoked, both guys are pulling no punches. Here's what to know about the timeline of beef between Green and Rivers MORE : Timeline of Draymond Green-Rudy Gobert beef Draymond Green-Austin Rivers beef, explained Green knees Rivers in the chest In a 2021 preseason game, when both players were still in the NBA, Green received a flagrant 1 foul for kneeing Rivers in the chest while attempting to block a shot. This sent Rivers tumbling to the ground.