Warriors’ Draymond Green Suspended Indefinitely After Hitting Opponent In The Face
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 12: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after being ejected for a flagrant foul during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on December 12, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 119-116.
(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here with an exciting Sports Report for ya and we've got no time to dilly-dally because we've got some breaking news! It seems like the Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green has done it again! The controversial and polarizing All Star and future Hall-Of-Famer is in BIG trouble.
(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 12: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after being ejected for a flagrant foul during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on December 12, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 119-116. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
ESPN is reporting that Green has been suspended indefinitely, for his, quote, "repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts." On Tuesday night, Green was ejected from a game for hitting Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in the face. Nurkic went down hard...and Draymond was immediately ejected. And now...he's suspended.
(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 12: Jusuf Nurkic #20 of the Phoenix Suns lays on the court after being fouled by Draymond Green (not pictured) of the Golden State Warriors during the second half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on December 12, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 119-116. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
This is really bad timing as Draymond was just suspended for five games last month for putting Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert in a chokehold. And just last year Draymond was suspended by the team for punching his own teammate in the face. Here's the video of the recent play between Draymond and Nurkic which got Green suspended. While Draymond tried saying it was inadvertent...it looks pretty intentional.
Meanwhile, Nurkic and Devon Booker talked about the incident after the game. Nurkic said he was glad that Draymond didn't choke him...referencing the incident Draymond had earlier in the season with the T-Wolves' Rudy Gobert. Ouch.
Suns superstar Kevin Durant also commented on Draymond, saying he hopes Draymond "gets the help he needs." Not a good look for Draymond when elite players like Durant are talking like that.
Of course, NBA Twitter is having a field day with this one. People are posting a sort of "greatest hits" video documenting Draymond's dirtiest plays while others are comparing Draymond to WWE superstars and martial arts experts...
In any event, this indefinite suspension is very alarming. There is no timetable for when Draymond will be allowed to play again...and that will seriously hurt Steph Curry and the Warriors' chances of capturing a fifth NBA title. Draymond is going to the Hall Of Fame as rebounder-defender-enforcer for the Golden State Warriors...the man's a 4-time NBA Champion...but, man, this one is going to hurt his legacy. We'll see what happens. Now on to the Scoreboard!
(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 12: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors looks to pass around Bradley Beal #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on December 12, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Knicks Lose To Utah
Let’s start with basketball…where the Knicks lost to the Jazz last night…117 to 113…despite 32 points and 12 rebounds from Julius Randle. The Knicks drop to 13 and 10.
(Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)Head coach Tom Thibodeau # of the New York Knicks. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Nets Defeat Phoenix
Meanwhile, the Nets beat the Suns…116 to 112. The Nets’ Cam Thomas had 24 points in the win…as Brooklyn improves to 13 and 10.
(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 13: Cam Thomas #24 of the Brooklyn Nets puts up a shot over Jusuf Nurkic #20 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on December 13, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Nets defeated the Suns 116-112. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Sixers Dominate Detroit
The 76’ers dominated the Pistons…129 to 111. Another great game for Philly’s Joel Embiid…as Embiid had 41 points and 11 rebounds in the victory…the Sixers are now 16 and 7 on the year.
(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 13: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers controls the ball against Isaiah Stewart #28 of the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on December 13, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Devils Win Over Bruins In OT
Hockey. The Devils beat the Bruins in Overtime last night…2 to 1. The Devils’ Jack Hughes scored the game-winner in O.T. The Devils are now 15-11-1.
(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 13: Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils takes a shot on goal as Mason Lohrei #6 of the Boston Bruins defends during overtime at Prudential Center on December 13, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils won 2-0 in overtime.
Flyers Vs. Caps Tonight
The Rangers and Flyers were inactive. The Flyers face the Capitals tonight in Philly. The Flyers are 15-10-3.
(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 09: Travis Sanheim #6 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates with his teammates after scoring against the Colorado Avalanche in the second period at Ball Arena on December 09, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.
Rangers Vs. Ducks On Friday
The Rangers play tomorrow night when they take on the Ducks. The Rangers are 19-7-1.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 12: Blake Wheeler #17 of the New York Rangers (R) celebrates his second period goal against Toronto Maple Leafs and is joined by Mika Zibanejad #93 (L) at Madison Square Garden on December 12, 2023 in New York City.
Chargers Vs. Raiders On 'TNF'
Football. Tonight kicks off Week 15 of the NFL season as we’ve got the Chargers (5 and 8) taking on the Raiders (5 and 8) in Las Vegas on Thursday Night Football. Kickoff time is 8:15 PM (EST) on Prime Video.
(Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 01: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers throws a pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter at SoFi Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Inglewood, California.
Yanks & Mets Could Be In Lead To Get Yamamoto
Baseball. The Athletic is reporting that the Yankees and Mets may be the front-runners to land Japanese pitching star Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The 25-year-old is considered the best pitcher on the market.
(Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Yoshinobu Yamamoto #18 of Team Japan delivers a pitch against Team Mexico during the fifth inning during the World Baseball Classic Semifinals at loanDepot park on March 20, 2023 in Miami, Florida.
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