Draymond’s Courtside Argument EXPOSED an NBA Problem | HARD PASS Ep. 63

Draymond’s Courtside Argument EXPOSED an NBA Problem | HARD PASS Ep. 63

Where is the LINE for fans in today’s NBA? 👀

After a courtside fan got into it with Draymond Green in New Orleans, the question everyone is asking is simple: how far is too far?

Doug Kezirian breaks down the heated exchange between Draymond and Pelicans fan Sam Green, how close it came to escalating, and why the moment was a reminder of how fragile the line is between “fan interaction” and a full-blown incident like Malice at the Palace.

So the main question is, can the NBA actually police what fans say? Basketball is the only major sport where fans sit inches away from players with no barriers, and one comment can make a player lose their cool. Doug breaks down why this makes the NBA uniquely vulnerable, how close this situation came to getting ugly, and what it would have meant if Draymond had snapped.

Do you think the fan went too far? Where should the league draw the line? Drop your take in the comments and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay locked in with the biggest stories in basketball 💯

“The reason this matters is because basketball is unlike any other sport, the fans are right there on the court … that’s why the league will suspend any player that leaves their bench … they don't want another malice in the palace ” - Doug Kezirian

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HARD PASS Ep. #63

On Today’s Episode:

00:00 - Intro

00:16 - The Hoop Scoop

🏀 Draymond Green is back and the news, and this time its because of an altercation with a fan that was trying to irritate him all night, so the question is, did the fan go to far and where do we draw the line? Doug breaks down his thoughts.

02:23 - Is The NBA Getting Soft?

🔥 NBA Legend Kenyon Martin who was known as an enforcer in his time, reacted to the incident and went on to call today’s NBA soft and claims that Draymond is intentional with who he decides to go head-to-head against. Doug reacts and gives his take!

05:00 - Where Do You Draw The Line For Fans? The Fan Tells His Story

🤦‍♂️ How does the NBA control this problem? The NBA is the only league where fans sit inches away from the players and one wrong comment can change everything, so how much can the league regulate this? Doug breaks it down and reacts to the fans side of the story.

09:00 - Fans in the Stands

📣 Fan’s react to the NFL’s officiating and how bad it’s been across the board, Doug responds and gives his thoughts

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