Sep 26, 2021; E. Rutherford, N.J., USA; New York Giants former quarterback Eli Manning is honored at halftime of the game between Atlanta Falcons and the Giants at MetLife Stadium. Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Eli Manning has funny response to Draymond Green’s middle fingers gesture

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 5/4/22

Eli Manning might not be the first person you think of when considering cool athletes, but he certainly regards himself as a trendsetter.

Manning joked on Twitter Wednesday in response to the Draymond Green incident from the night before.

Green got irritated with Memphis Grizzlies fans and flipped them the double bird during the first quarter of Game 2.

Manning shared a very appropriate comment on Twitter.

I apologize for starting this trend!! https://t.co/ikkQ2cnnqF

— Eli Manning (@EliManning) May 4, 2022

“I apologize for starting this trend!!” Manning wrote.

Those who followed Eli and Peyton’s “ManningCast” during “Monday Night Football” games on ESPN last fall know to what he is talking about. Manning mimicked Philly fans by flipping the double bird, and he did it on live TV, much like Green.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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