Draymond Green is used to getting whistled for flagrant fouls.
On Friday, the 13-year NBA veteran found himself at the center of controversy once again. With just over seven minutes left in the third quarter of the Golden State Warriors' game against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, referees called a foul on Green after Zach Eady fell hard to the floor.
Just before Eadie fell onto the hardwood, Green lost his balance on his way to the basket and lost the ball. Green landed on the court near Edie's feet. The Grizzlies center then picked up the ball and threw an outlet pass to start the fast break.
Before Green could stand up, Green's elbow hooked around Edie's leg, causing Edie to trip over Green's outstretched leg.
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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green disputes a call with referee Brian Forte during the third quarter of a game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center in San Francisco on November 15, 2024. (D. Ross Cameron/Imagn Image)
The NBA investigated the play and announced on Saturday that the foul call had been upgraded to red-handed. Green was initially charged only with a personal foul.
Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said after the game, “Draymond grabbed his leg and pulled him down, but it wasn't reviewed.'' “I know there are rules in this league, but I don't understand why they weren't reviewed. It's very unfortunate.”
Had the play been called red-handed at the time, Memphis would have been awarded two free throws and possession. This was called a transition take foul and gave Memphis one free throw and possession.
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After the game, Eady addressed Green's actions during the play.
“It wasn't a basketball play, if that's what you're looking for,” Eadie said. “It definitely wasn't a basketball play.”
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (left) reacts after making a 3-point shot during the second half of the Emirates NBA Cup game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)
Green committed two technical fouls in a 33-second span in the fourth quarter and was ejected with 1:14 remaining. Warriors manager Steve Kerr said he didn't know the exact reason for Green's second technical.
“I don't need any introduction,” said Green, who had 13 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. “I did my job. My job was done for the night. Let's move on.”
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (left) reacts after making a 3-point shot during the second half of the Emirates NBA Cup game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)
Green ended up missing 16 games last season after being suspended indefinitely by the league for punching Phoenix center Jusuf Nurkic in the face during a Dec. 12 game.
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In handing down the suspension, the league cited Green's “repeated unsportsmanlike conduct” shortly after receiving a five-game suspension for putting Minnesota center Rudy Gobert in a headlock during an altercation. listed.
The Warriors improved to 10-2 with a 123-118 win over the Grizzlies on Friday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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