Draymond Green has undoubted talent that has kept him in the elite players category for the past decade. He has been instrumental in the Warriors’ achievements and dominance in the league thus far. Yet, the negative part of his game keeps making headlines every season, like punching his former teammate Jordan Poole.
Recently, Green displayed this attitude again during a matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he chokeholded Rudy Gobert during an altercation. However, according to reports, the NBA has concluded its plans to sanction Green over misconduct.
Green set to lose hefty amount in salary due to suspension
The NBA has declared the official punishment. On Tuesday night, the Golden State Warriors suffered a 104-101 defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Before any points were scored, a brawl occurred, resulting in the ejection of Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and Jaden McDaniels.
Draymond Green is set to face a five-game suspension due to the altercation. “The NBA is suspending Golden State’s Draymond Green for five games, source tells ESPN. Significant hit for the Warriors,” as per Adrian Wojnarowski. Additionally, Green is also set to lose a significant sum estimated to be around $769,970 as part of the punishments issued to him by the NBA.
Green, who has been involved in nine games this season, has maintained an average of 8.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. His shooting accuracy stands at 48.2% from the field and an impressive 45.0% from three-point range.
Following the defeat, the Warriors hold a 6-6 record in their initial 12 games, currently enduring a four-game losing streak. Their upcoming match will be against the Oklahoma City Thunder, taking place at home on Thursday evening in San Francisco.
NBA fans react To Draymond Green’s five-game suspension
In the wake of the incident that led to both Draymond Green and Klay Thompson being ejected from the Timberwolves game on Tuesday. The unwanted drama has finally attracted the league management body’s decision. The NBA has reportedly issued a five-game suspension to Green for misconduct.
However, the reports of Green’s five-game suspension seem to have gladdened the fans who reacted to the news. Some fans believe the penalty given to Green isn’t severe enough, saying, “Ah, they went easy on him again.”
There are no pitiable signs from the fans. Some fans are of the opinion that the NBA should have suspended him for more number of games maybe ‘10’, “Been getting away with it for far too long. Should’ve gotten 10 games”.
Some fans who are aware of his previous altercations in the league posted a video tagged, “Draymond’s Lifetime Portfolio”
More comments and reactions will keep flying in the social media spaces, as more fans get to know of the news surrounding Draymond Green’s suspension of five games.
