Forward Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors is coming under severe fire this postseason. He’s already accumulated a league-high five technical fouls. This burgeoning number leaves him on the verge of a one-game ban if he were to pick up two additional technicals. Green has racked up almost a million dollars in conscientious objector fines over the course of his career. As he looks to climb above all the playoff pressure, that total keeps continuing.
In a recent game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Green fouled out with 4:38 remaining, as the Wolves led 84-82. His absence was unfortunate and costly as the Warriors could never quite get over the curb to regain their momentum. After a brief timeout, the Wolves were up 102-94 with just 15.2 seconds left on the clock. Green was then captured on camera appearing to refer to the game’s 5.5 point spread, adding fuel to the fire and sparking a national scandal.
On Wednesday, the NBA fined Green $50,000 for “making an inappropriate comment that questions the integrity of game officials,” according to ESPN reporter Ohm Youngmisuk. This unremarkable fine is emblematic of a much larger pattern in Green’s professional trajectory. His total is $185,000 in fines for mainly harassing officials. His peculiar behavior on the field has raised many eyebrows outside of the sport and sparked conversations about athlete accountability and respect for officiating standards.
During his career, Draymond Green has taken millions of dollars in financial hits, including an astronomical ($3.2 million due to suspensions). His history of several flagrant 2 fouls has added fuel to the fire of criticism surrounding his aggression on the court. As the postseason continues, the Warriors will monitor Green’s expression of rage against the machinations of the league. Fans will definitely be looking to see how he controls his temper and composure.
Green’s actions are profoundly serious and dangerous. If he continues to accumulate technicals at this clip, the Warriors’ chances of finding playoff glory may not only be impacted; it could lead to disaster. He is down to his last two technical fouls. Watkins will need to be very careful in the coming games to not get a suspension.
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