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Warriors' Draymond Green faces five-game suspension: Coach Kerr condemns 'inexcusable' actions

Posted : 17 November 2023
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr did not mince words on Thursday as he publicly addressed forward Draymond Green's recent actions, which resulted in a five-game suspension. Kerr, ahead of the Warriors' 128-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, expressed unequivocal disapproval, stating, "He took it too far. Draymond was wrong. He knows that. It's a bad look, and the five games are deserved."

The incident in question occurred on Tuesday night when Green, along with two other players, was ejected after a scuffle where he grabbed Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert around the neck. The altercation initiated when Klay Thompson and Jaden McDaniels became entangled during a transition play. Green intervened by making initial contact with Gobert, leading to a prolonged hold that Kerr deemed unacceptable.

While Kerr acknowledged the intent behind Green's actions to protect his teammate, he emphasized the need for restraint, saying, "I don't have a problem with [Green] trying to get Rudy off of Klay ... but he's got to let go." 

The NBA announced Green's suspension the following night, with executive vice president Joe Dumars stating that Green had escalated the on-court altercation "in an unsportsmanlike and dangerous manner," citing Green's past offenses as influencing the suspension's duration.

This marks Green's fifth career suspension, with the coach underlining the imperative for him to avoid crossing the line into physical acts of violence. Kerr expressed a commitment to supporting Green in maintaining the distinction between intense competition and unacceptable behavior, citing the recent incident as a clear transgression. 

Green's history of suspensions, including a notable one during the 2016 NBA Finals and a suspension in the previous season's playoffs, underscores the ongoing challenge of managing his on-court conduct.

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