Draymond Green Hopes Person Who Sent Death Threat 'Gets the Help That He Needs'

Joseph Zucker @@JosephZuckerFeatured ColumnistMay 6, 2018

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Following the Golden State Warriors' 118-92 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Warriors star Draymond Green addressed a tweet in which a fan had wished him dead.

Green told reporters he "[feels] bad for him" and wishes the fan seeks out help. Sports Illustrated shared Green's full comments:

Sports Illustrated @SInow
Draymond Green on receiving a death threat on Twitter: "I just pray that he gets the help that he needs" https://t.co/xMpZrnNME5

Green further commented on the situation on Twitter:

Draymond Green @Money23Green
Interesting tweet @polksalad let’s make sure this @twitter ban come through https://t.co/jv9Sv1Sog7

Draymond Green @Money23Green
And you could’ve saved your wasted time on that apology @polksalad

Kellie Rowe of Fox 2 Detroit shared a screenshot of the since-deleted tweet from comedian Andrew Polk:

Kellie Rowe @kellierowe
@patmuldowney #ratio https://t.co/YXeQgyBJbX

Polk not only deleted the tweet but also deactivated his Twitter account temporarily. He subsequently tweeted an apology to Green, which was later deleted:

trey @treyzingis
go back and delete your account again. https://t.co/vFTFV8lJK8

Green finished with eight points, nine rebounds, nine assists and four steals in Sunday's victory. Golden State was plus-28 with Green on the court, which was the highest plus-minus rating on the team.

The Warriors now hold a 3-1 series lead over the Pelicans as the series shifts back to Oakland, California, for Game 5 on Tuesday night.

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