Draymond Green, known for his contentious reputation, faced unexpected criticism from Teroya “Tea” Eason, mother of Houston Rockets player Tari Eason, during the ongoing playoff series. After the Rockets triumphed over the Warriors, Tea took to social media to voice her frustrations about Green's playing style, suggesting he was overly aggressive yet only received three fouls in the game.

Her tweets sparked heated exchanges between her and Warriors fans, with accusations about the Warriors' history of injuries during playoffs being a recurring theme. Tea Eason also defended her son who is navigating the emotional toll of losing his father, emphasizing the significance of keeping the game in perspective amidst the social media onslaught.