The NBA season has just started, and already there’s a buzz about Draymond Green needing a suspension.
Controversial Play Sparks Debate:
On ESPN’s “First Take,” Kendrick Perkins and Shannon Sharpe called for Green to be suspended for a long time. This came after he grabbed Zach Edey’s Achilles during the Warriors vs. Grizzlies game, causing Edey to trip. Initially, it was just a transition take foul, but later it was upgraded to a flagrant 1 foul. The play caused quite the stir online.
Zach Edey hit the floor after his foot got caught between Draymond Green’s arm.
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Reactions from Players and Coaches:
Edey wasn’t pleased and said that what Green did wasnโt part of basketball. Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins was upset too because the referees didnโt even review what happened.
“You have a lot of people in the league that believe Draymond should be suspended.”
โ@stephenasmith on Draymond Green’s foul on Zach Edey being upgraded to a Flagrant 1.
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Fans sometimes feel like these things are blown out of proportion.
Draymond Responds:
Green defended himself by saying if his action was truly bad, he would have been penalized more severely right away because of his reputation. He mentioned on his podcast that people want him suspended to boost NBA ratings since his name attracts attention.
“The ratings are low. We know the Draymond name sparks buzz,” he said on his “The Draymond Green Show” podcast.
Draymond Green says people want him suspended because NBA ratings are low, and his name creates a buzz
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Tensions Rise with Jenkins:
Green criticized Jenkins for complaining publicly and teaching Edey poor habits by doing so. He suggested that this behavior could make Edey seem weak to other players.
“Taylor Jenkins is a softie… Come on, bro,” Green said.
He warned against making players soft or turning them into complainers when they should be tough.
A History of Incidents:
In recent years, Green has faced multiple suspensions for incidents with other players like Jusuf Nurkic and Rudy Gobert but avoided one after an altercation with Jordan Poole. With such history, another suspension wouldn’t shock anyone if it happens again this season!
