Draymond Green Claps Back at Alperen Sengun’s Remarks
Tensions are simmering once again between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets, and this time it’s not just about basketball—it’s personal.
The spark came when Rockets’ rising star, Alperen Sengun, made a pointed remark about the Warriors, accusing them of “crying” over fouls during last season’s playoffs while committing plenty of questionable plays themselves. His comments quickly found their way across the basketball world, and it didn’t take long before Warriors veteran Draymond Green, known for never holding his tongue, fired back in classic Draymond fashion.
Their war of words is only the latest chapter in what has become a growing rivalry between two teams heading in opposite directions. Golden State, the seasoned dynasty, showed their trademark resilience by edging out Houston in a grueling seven-game playoff battle last season. The Warriors’ championship pedigree carried them through in the end, but many observers noted that the young Rockets had proven they could stand toe-to-toe with one of the league’s most battle-tested teams.
Now, as the 2025-26 season approaches, the Rockets are no longer content with being “up-and-comers.” Houston has been one of the most aggressive franchises during the offseason, stacking up talent and depth in an effort to crash the Western Conference elite. They’re not shy about their goal: to dethrone the Warriors and anyone else in their way.
The Sengun-Green subplot only adds gasoline to the fire. The two butted heads throughout their playoff clash, trading hard fouls, heated words, and plenty of post-game jabs. With both players being fiery competitors who thrive on intensity, it’s almost certain their paths will collide again—on and off the court.
For fans, the anticipation is electric. Social media spats are entertaining, but the real spectacle will be when the Rockets and Warriors share the floor again. With Houston hungry for respect and Golden State desperate to prove they are still the standard, this budding rivalry is shaping up to be one of the most explosive storylines of the new NBA season.
