Coming off a loss to the Denver Nuggets in the 2023 NBA playoffs, Edwards stated he wanted to run into the Warriors eventually, citing Green's constant trash-talking as the main reason.

Draymond Green is a fiery player. He plays with his emotions on his sleeve, and he isn’t afraid to speak his mind about any player in the league. That was relevant in the Golden State Warriors’ most recent first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets,

Anthony Edwards had a change of plans years ago when he prophesied his desire to destroy the Golden State Warriors in a playoff series. Draymond Green has done despicable things on the court, but his trash talk got to the young superstar in Minnesota.