In his career, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has faced suspension five times, with the latest being a five-game ban. This suspension comes after Green was involved in an altercation with Minnesota Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert, leading to a headlock.
The clash escalated quickly, resulting in the ejection of three players in the opening two minutes of Minnesota’s narrow 104-101 victory on Tuesday.
The scuffle began when Green aggressively grabbed Gobert by the neck, following a jersey-tugging incident between Klay Thompson and Jaden McDaniels.
NBA’s vice-president Joe Dumars has announced that Green’s suspension is effective immediately and without pay, citing his role in “escalating an on-court altercation”.
Starting his suspension in the upcoming game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Green is reprimanded for his unsportsmanlike conduct, specifically for “forcibly grabbing” Gobert’s neck in a manner deemed dangerous.
Recently, Green faced ejection in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers and had a suspension in April during the playoffs for a similar incident involving the Sacramento Kings’ Domantas Sabonis.
The NBA noted that Green’s past disciplinary actions influenced the decision on the length of his current suspension.
After the incident, which occurred during the NBA’s first In-Season Tournament, Gobert criticized the behavior, expecting the league to take appropriate action.
In the same game, Thompson, McDaniels, and Gobert were also ejected after only 1 minute and 43 seconds, with each receiving a $25,000 fine from the NBA.
Amidst this turmoil, the Warriors are grappling with a four-game losing streak. Green’s statistics this season include an average of 8.8 points, 5.7 assists, and 5.1 rebounds in nine games. He is set to return to play against the Sacramento Kings on November 28.
In other NBA news, the Boston Celtics have climbed to the top of the Eastern Conference, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 117-107, thanks to stellar performances from Jayson Tatum and Derrick White.
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker each scored 39 points in the Phoenix Suns’ 133-115 victory, halting the Timberwolves’ seven-game winning streak.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined due to injury, Damian Lillard’s 37 points propelled the Milwaukee Bucks to a 128-112 win over the Toronto Raptors.
The Sacramento Kings claimed a 125-110 victory over the LA Lakers, led by Domantas Sabonis, De’Aaron Fox, and Kevin Huerter, while LeBron James and D’Angelo Russell each scored 28 points for the Lakers.
Lastly, the Dallas Mavericks secured a 130-117 win against the Washington Wizards, with Tim Hardaway Jr and Luka Doncic contributing 31 and 26 points, respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Draymond Green suspension
Why was Draymond Green suspended for five games?
Draymond Green was suspended for five games without pay for escalating an on-court altercation by putting Minnesota Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert in a headlock. This incident occurred during a game, and his suspension is a result of his unsportsmanlike and dangerous behavior.
What led to the altercation involving Draymond Green?
The altercation began when Green wrapped his arm around Gobert’s neck following a jersey-tugging incident between Klay Thompson and Jaden McDaniels. This escalated quickly, resulting in ejections and fines.
What was the reaction of Rudy Gobert to the incident?
Rudy Gobert criticized Draymond Green’s behavior after the incident, describing it as “clown behavior.” He expressed hope that the league would take appropriate action in response to Green’s actions.
How does this suspension affect Draymond Green’s career record?
This five-game suspension marks the fifth time in his career that Draymond Green has faced suspension. His disciplinary record with the NBA influenced the decision on the length of this suspension.
Were there any other penalties in the same game?
Yes, Golden State’s Klay Thompson and Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert, who were all involved in the initial incident, were ejected from the game after 1 minute and 43 seconds and each fined $25,000 by the NBA.
More about Draymond Green suspension
- Draymond Green’s NBA Career Statistics
- Golden State Warriors Team News
- Minnesota Timberwolves Official Website
- NBA Official Disciplinary Policies and Records
- Player Reactions in NBA Incidents
- Overview of Recent NBA Game Outcomes
- In-depth Analysis of NBA Player Conduct and Suspensions
5 comments
wow, Draymond really needs to chill with these antics, getting suspended again? C’mon man, the Warriors need him on the court, not in the headlines for the wrong reasons.
Interesting how Gobert called it clown behavior, but the NBA’s fines seem pretty standard, McDaniels and Thompson got fined too, it’s not just Green.
As a Timberwolves fan, I’m just glad Gobert is okay, That headlock looked dangerous, glad the NBA is taking action on such plays.
its like every season we got some drama with Green, he’s a great player but these suspensions are too much, NBA needs to step up their game with discipline.
Green’s suspension is gonna hurt our team bad, especially with the losing streak we’re on, not good timing at all, they need to appeal this.