In the world of NBA, rivalries typically involve two teams or at least two prominent players. However, the latest feud deviates from this norm. Jusuf Nurkic, the towering center for the Phoenix Suns, has been persistently attempting to provoke Draymond Green, the star player of the Golden State Warriors. Unfortunately for Nurkic, his efforts have not yielded the desired outcome. In his most recent attempt to taunt Green, the Bosnian center shared a video clip featuring Cillian Murphy from the show Peaky Blinders, aiming to mock Green’s perceived weakness after a hard fall on the court due to an elbow from Ivica Zubac.
This incident is just the latest episode in Nurkic’s ongoing campaign to get under Green’s skin, following the Warriors’ victory over the Suns in a previous game. The origins of this feud can be traced back to an earlier incident in the season when Green was indefinitely suspended for unintentionally punching Nurkic. In response, Nurkic publicly expressed his hope that Green would seek the necessary help. During their subsequent rematch, Nurkic tried to rattle Green by aggressively posting him up and celebrating his perceived height advantage, an action that Green did not appreciate. In a display of resilience, the former Defensive Player of the Year retaliated by scoring against Nurkic and repeating the celebration. The Warriors emerged victorious, leaving Nurkic feeling bitter and asserting that Green did not deserve another opportunity since he had evidently not learned anything from his past actions. Green promptly fired back at Nurkic, who then resorted to mocking him on Twitter, prompting Green to label him as soft.
It must be acknowledged that Nurkic had ample opportunities to confront Green face-to-face with his grievances, yet he chose not to do so. Furthermore, he was outperformed by a smaller player on his own turf, with even Stephen Curry taking on the task of guarding him in the post. Perhaps Nurkic should consider allowing his skills on the court to speak for themselves, rather than engaging in verbal sparring.
According to the Source thecoldwire.com