Draymond Green's Hostile Interaction With Fan Results in Unexpected Outcome
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Two days ago, Draymond Green was fined $25,000 for directing obscene language towards a fan in Dallas. The two interacted in some rough trash talk that the NBA didn't appreciate. It turns out, the fan did appreciate it, and the story took a huge twist.
Alykhan Rehmatullah, the fan that Draymond Green cursed out, has publicly defended Draymond Green over the incident - stating that it was just two people having fun. Not only that, but he's decided to match the $25,000 that Draymond was fined, and sending it to Draymond's favorite charity.
ESPN followed up with the situation and interviewe dboth Rehmatullah and Draymond Green about the interaction and response.
"Because of that, we can make light of the situation, do some good, make a donation," Rehmatullah said to ESPN. "Make it charitable ... [fan decorum] is a sensitive topic, but it's not always as controversial as it's made out to be."
According to ESPN, Green hasn't reached out to Rehmatullah directly, but thought it was a very cool gesture that he didn't see happen often.
"The money should go somewhere," Green said of Rehmatullah's proposal to match his fine. "It should help someone's kid."
Whether or not Rehmatullah actually comes through with his promise, his interaction with Draymond Green has been a very unique one. Most hostile fan interactions don't have a happy ending, and don't result in anything other than a fan getting ejected. Hopefully, this results in a new type of relationship between players and fans.
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