- ABC News
- November 4, 2017
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green took exception with Houston Texans owner Bob McNair describing NFL players as "inmates" in a deep dive ESPN story on the effects of the anthem protests. McNair was quoted saying, "we can't have the inmates running the prison." Green didn't hold back after morning shootaround Friday. "I wouldn't personally play for someone who views me as an inmate, because I haven't done anything in my life to be an inmate," Green said. "So, in order to be an inmate, you're either in a hospital or you're in prison. Well, I'm not in the hospital and I'm for damn sure not in prison." The reigning Defensive Player of the Year was asked what NFL commissioner Roger Goodell should do in this situation. "Will he react to it is the question?" he responded. Green initially voiced his displeasure with McNair's comment on his Instagram account: He said he saw some fans on his account trying to defend the NFL...