Green said: "The playoffs are the stage to test everything"

"In Minnesota, some people say racist things. They feel they can do whatever they want, and we will be fined if we reply." Draymond Green's accusation in the latest podcast tear opens the most secret scar outside the NBA.

This warrior and powerful general, known for his "rare temper", rarely spoke out in the form of a victim, but in the same interview, he also handed an olive branch to his former mortal enemy Rudy Gobert - "He deserves respect!".

From the throat conflict to mutual appreciation, this dramatic reversal of grudge reflects the light and shadow of professional sports.

Green bluntly stated that some fans used their "privileges" to attack players and even made racist remarks, while the league's control over players' remarks is so strict that "replying is fine."

This asymmetric power relationship has made the stars a "target of silence." In fact, this is not the first time Green has encountered such an attack - he was suspended for five games in the 2023 game against the Timberwolves, and the abuses of fans on the sidelines also included racial stigmatization language.

This contradiction has long existed in the NBA: the "ticket rights" of fans and the protection of players' dignity have never been able to find a balance.

Green's entanglement with Gobert began in 2019. At that time, Gobert burst into tears for losing the All-Star selection. Green publicly mocked on social media: "Should I cry too?"

Since then, the two have argued against each other many times, and even evolved into the "throat lock" in 2023 - Green was suspended for holding Gobert's neck, and the latter angrily denounced his "clown behavior."

But in the second round of playoffs, the Timberwolves defeated the Warriors 4-1 and advanced to the Western Conference Finals, and the plot has completely reversed since then. Green admitted in the podcast: "Respect and importance are important and rely on real swords and guns to fight, Gobert has done it." Behind this transformation is Gobert's hardcore performance in the playoffs: against the Lakers G5, 27 points and 24 rebounds, and the top five in the league in defensive efficiency, becoming the key pillar of the Timberwolves' advance to the Western Conference Finals.

Grimm's contradictory speech exposed the deep dilemma of the alliance. On the one hand, he criticized the fans for racism, but on the other hand, he turned his enemies into friends with Gobert - this logic of "stop war with war" is a microcosm of the NBA's business ecology.

The grudges between players can create topics, but ultimately need to serve the quality of the game. As Green said: "The playoffs are the stage to test everything."

And Green's attitude change may prove that cruel rule - in the NBA, hatred will eventually be defeated by strength, and respect will always be left to those who stand to win.