Dangerous action reenactment
During the Golden State Warriors’ game against the Phoenix Suns, Draymond Green once again showed dangerous behavior and was ejected this time for the third time this season. Green’s action against Jusuf Nurkic during the game was deemed a flagrant second foul by the referee and he was immediately ejected.
The cost of losing control of your emotions
Green’s emotional outbursts have continued to accumulate this season, causing serious damage to the team. In this game, he deliberately swung his arm and hit Nurkic in the face while asking for the ball in the low post. This behavior once again attracted attention. Due to such behavior, Green is likely to face a suspension.
The layout is disrupted
The Warriors were expected to win when facing the Suns with Kevin Durant absent, but Green’s behavior disrupted the team’s layout. After he was ejected, the team fell into a desperate situation. Stephen Curry and Chris Paul also made careless passing errors, turning the lead into a deficit, trailing 89:87 at the end of the third quarter.
Average performance but causing riots
Green’s performance before being ejected was average. He made 1 of 3 shots and scored 2 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists, but he made 3 turnovers. This is not the first time this season that he has been suspended for emotional outbursts. He was previously suspended for five games for choking Rudy Gobert with his arm.
NBA’s harsh attitude
The NBA has taken a harsh view of Green’s behavior. The NBA announced an indefinite suspension for him, marking his second suspension this season. The league noted that Green needs to meet certain conditions before returning to play, but the specific details have not been made public. The NBA took into account Green’s repeated unsportsmanlike conduct in its decision to suspend him.
Uncertainty about future prospects
According to LVBET, Green is expected to meet with Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy and his agent on Thursday to begin discussing ways to provide him with consultation and assistance. This incident once again drew attention to Green’s emotional control and made his season prospects even more uncertain.