Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green Suspended For Game 5 Of 2016 NBA Finals

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has exhibited absolutely outrageous behavior throughout the entire 2016 postseason, and it’s finally caught up to him.

After review, Green has been issued a flagrant foul, and has consequently been suspended for Game 5 of the 2016 NBA Finals for hitting Cleveland Cavaliers small forward LeBron James in the groin late in Game 4 on Friday night.

The NBA released the following statement:

“The cumulative points system is designed to deter flagrant fouls in our game,” NBA vice president of basketball operations Kiki Vandeweghe said in a statement. “While Draymond Green’s actions in Game 4 do not merit a suspension as a standalone act, the number of flagrant points he has earned triggers a suspension for Game 5.”


Here’s a look at the play.

Green kicked a number of Oklahoma City Thunder players during the Western Conference Finals, yet the league turned a blind eye. Thankfully, Adam Silver and Co. ultimately came to their senses and handed Green the suspension he was clearly asking for.

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