​Draymond Green likes interacting with opponents’ fans to the point that they sometimes become hostile toward him. That has become part of his brand. He himself is not afraid to return the energy and enjoys barking back.One team he famously has a history with is the Memphis Grizzlies.The Golden State Warriors and the Grizzlies had several interesting playoff meetings in the early 2020s. The former came out on top, and Green made sure to let Memphis know about it.He took things to another level last March when he said something that any dedicated fan base would hate to hear. Green suggested that the franchise should relocate because Memphis is not a great destination for visiting teams. He also suggested that the lack of amenities could be one reason why the Grizzlies struggle to attract superstars.“There’s no great hotels in Memphis. I love the people but from a NBA standpoint, there’s not sauna or hot tub in site,” he said in his own podcast.“Nowhere. Not at the gym, not at the spa, not at a hotel, nothing. So the NBA either needs to send them to Nashville so they can have proper facilities, or it should be mandatory that teams have at least a hot or cold tub in their visiting locker rooms.”Apr 15, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts next to head coach Steve Kerr after the Warriors were called for a foul against the Memphis Grizzlies in the third quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn ImagesGreen made those comments in relation to the expansion news at that time. He said those things while the Grizzlies were going through a difficult period. The franchise was having a down year and trading away players one by one. Ja Morant, their most recent franchise player, was also dealing with injuries for much of the season.Draymond Green was almost a GrizzlyGreen’s 2026 comments have become even more interesting. It turns out there was a time when he actually considered joining Memphis.The four-time All-Star revealed on his recent podcast that he nearly joined the Grizzlies in 2023. He had just finished fulfilling his previous contract, and the market looked more attractive to him because Memphis was reportedly offering $10 million more.“In negotiations, you wanna have another team, you have to sometimes make it real to the team that, ‘hey you got something else,’” he said.May 7, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green looks on in the first half of the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers during game two of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images“I called the Warriors and said ‘Yo I’m gonna go to the Grizzlies, can y’all do all y’all can do to work that sign-and-trade and make it work for me?’ and to the Warriors credit, they then went into negotiations with the Grizzlies and I will say, they moved the goal