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.
NBA has announced Warriors F Draymond Green will suspended for Monday’s Game 5 of NBA Finals against #Cavs. LeBron James receives technical.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 12, 2016
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.