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Draymond Green reveals a career warning he gave Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr.

Draymond Green tried to share some of his wisdom with Sacramento Kings rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. during a preseason game on Saturday at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif.

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Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 2:30 PM

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Draymond Green warned rookie Darius Acuff Jr. against holding the ball too much and excluding teammates.
Green cautioned on his podcast that excessive isolation play could cause teammates to resent the rookie.
The interaction occurred during a preseason matchup between the Warriors and Kings at Chase Center.

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green revealed on his podcast that he warned Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. about ball dominance during a recent preseason game. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, the veteran explained that he cautioned the rookie guard against playing possessions where no other teammate touches the ball.

Green emphasized that dominating possessions could lead to resentment from teammates. Acuff, selected seventh overall in the 2026 NBA Draft after one season at Arkansas, faces high expectations on a rebuilding Sacramento roster.

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