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Post-game, Green offered a candid perspective, attributing his departure to emotional overload. “Temper spilled over and I thought it was best that I get out of there,” he explained, emphasizing that the situation was unlikely to improve if he stayed. His decision to leave was framed as a response to the intensity of the moment—a common occurrence in the emotional realm of competitive basketball.
When asked what caused the argument, Green brushed it off by citing the game’s nature: “Basketball. We know it’s what we do. It’s an emotional game.” He acknowledged that long-standing team chemistry could sometimes lead to quick flare-ups but insisted that leaving was the best choice to prevent escalation.