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Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green thought teammate Buddy Hield needed some—let's call it vocal encouragement—in Saturday's 109-105 win over the Phoenix Suns.
Midway through the third quarter, the game broadcast caught Green telling Hield to "wake the f--k up or go sit the f--k down." Asked about the exchange, the four-time All-Star said he has always tried to tailor his leadership style to what he thinks is the best approach in a given situation. With Hield, he felt "we needed that in that moment."
Green added he has been on the receiving end for similar treatment, citing one specific interaction with Kyle Anderson in which Anderson called him out directly.