It seems like Draymond Green and Jarred Vanderbilt haven’t made up after their preseason skirmish. Unfortunately, they are at it again, on the opening night of the 2025-26 NBA season. Both players are fierce competitors, especially on the defensive end.

Green started his night off on the wrong foot and was given a technical by the referees while he was on the bench. He was already fired up in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers. Apparently, his intensity is already at mid-season form.

So much so, when Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt went for a drive from the baseline, he lost the ball and collided with Green. The two quickly exchanged words and shoved each other.

Green was the first one to shove, but when Vando retaliated, he was awarded a tech by the baseline referee. DG’

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