Comedian apologizes for 'edgy joke' about Warriors' Green

Posted May 06, 2018 7:00 am

The Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) challenges an official in front of New Orleans Pelicans forward E'Twaun Moore (55) in the first half of Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in New Orleans, Sunday, May 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) The Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A comedian is apologizing for a social media post in which he said he hopes Golden State forward Draymond Green "gets shot in the face" leaving the arena after Game 4 of a playoff series against the Pelicans.

Andrew Polk says the post, which also alludes to high gun violence rates in New Orleans, was meant as an "edgy joke." Polk says he wishes "no harm to anyone over a simple game."

Green, who has a reputation for feistiness and psychological gamesmanship, had eight points, nine rebounds and nine assists in a lopsided Warriors victory.

Green says he didn't fear for his life. Green also says he feels sad for anyone who threatens violence over a basketball game and prays they get the help they need.

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) slam-dunks next to New Orleans Pelicans guard Rajon Rondo (9) in the second half of Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in New Orleans, Sunday, May 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) The Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) slam-dunks in the second half of Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Sunday, May 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) The Associated Press

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