HABOOB

Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic posts ‘that’s all folks!’ after Kings take down Draymond Green, Warriors

Apr 16, 2024, 11:07 PM

Jusuf Nurkic dribbles down the court...

Jusuf Nurkic #20 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the second half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on January 21, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Pacers 117-110. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Phoenix Suns big man Jusuf Nurkic and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green have had quite the back and forth this season.

Given the timing of Nurkic’s latest social media post on Tuesday, there’s reason to believe the Bosnian big man has taken the latest shot in the ongoing feud.

Shortly after the Golden State Warriors were ran out of the play-in tournament behind a 118-94 loss to the Sacramento Kings, Nurkic took to X with a simple yet effective gif.

Shortly after the first post, Nurkic followed it up with a pair of laughing emojis.

The issue with Nurkic and Green really got legs this past December after the Warrior spun around and caught the Sun’s face with his right hand while jostling for position. Green was later ejected and subsequently suspended for a dozen games.

Nurkic after the game questioned Green, who was coming off another incident with Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert, over his antics.

“What’s going on with him? I don’t know,” Nurkic told reporters after the win. “Personally, I feel like that brother need(s) help. I’m glad he didn’t try to choke me. At the same time, it had nothing to do with basketball, man.

“Hopefully, whatever he got in his life gets better.”

Green meanwhile said he tried to sell the call and that he wasn’t “an accurate enough puncher to do a full 360 and connect with someone.”

The two had another heated exchange in February, with both throwing out the “too small” gesture while battling during an eventual Suns loss. Green was also dinged with a technical foul for arguing a call.

After the game, Nurkic told reporters his adversary “didn’t learn anything” and that it is “a matter of time” before another incident involving Green occurred.

Days later, Green took to his podcast to rip into both Nurkic and Kevin Durant for their comments surrounding the power forward receiving help.

“Guys are making a habit out of that. Him and Kevin questioning my character before, as if you’re going to question somebody’s character by the basketball game as if it’s not real life,” Green said on The Draymond Green Show. “As if that don’t affect people’s pockets. Like, I think all of it was really cowardly if you want my honest opinion.

“If you want to know the truth about that, I think all of it was really cowardly. … I think they all wack, both of them if you want my honest opinion.”

For now at least, we wait for Green’s highly anticipated response to Nurkic this time around.

Comments

Comment guidelines: No name-calling, personal attacks, profanity, or insults. Please keep the conversation civil and help us moderate comments by reporting abuse.
comments powered by Disqus

Haboob

Desmond Howard, ESPN GameDay commentator, looks on prior to the game between the Indiana Hoosiers a...

Bailey Leasure

ESPN’s Desmond Howard changes stance on ASU football ahead of BYU matchup

ESPN College Gameday analyst Desmond Howard has appeared to change his stance on ASU football ahead of its matchup versus the BYU Cougars.

14 days ago

Kyler Murray tastes New York pizza alongside Surya...

Haboob Blog

Kyler Murray goes viral for meeting Surya during New York pizza review

Kyler Murray's wholesome meeting with a man named Surya outside a New York pizza joint went viral as they reviewed a few slices.

18 days ago

Cam Skattebo...

David Veenstra

Arizona State RB Cam Skattebo really, really wanted to play against Central Florida

Despite an injured shoulder, Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo tried to play last week against Central Florida.

22 days ago

Mcbride, angry runs...

Haboob Blog

Cardinals’ Trey McBride featured on Angry Runs: ‘He’s a McBride-zilla!’

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride plowed through a tackle for one of the three Angry Runs of Week 10, according to Kyle Brandt.

25 days ago

ASU fan email to Arizona AD Desiree Reed-Francois in support of Wildcats head coach Brent Brennan...

Haboob Blog

ASU fan emails a letter of support … for Arizona’s Brent Brennan

An ASU fan sent Arizona AD Desiree Reed-Francois a letter in support of first-year head football coach Brent Brennan.

25 days ago

Arizona Cardinals S Dadrion Taylor-Demerson aka Rabbit has an unusual pregame meal....

Tyler Drake

‘Rabbit fuel:’ Dadrion Taylor-Demerson’s pregame meal might make your stomach turn

Arizona Cardinals rookie Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, better known as Rabbit, may have one of the strangest pregame meals within the locker room.

28 days ago

Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic posts ‘that’s all folks!’ after Kings take down Draymond Green, Warriors