In a stunning turn of events, Golden State Warriors star player Draymond Green found himself ejected from yet another game, marking his fourth ejection of the season and a career-high. The incident occurred just four minutes into the Warriors’ matchup against the Orlando Magic, leaving teammates and fans alike in shock.
Green’s Explosive Reaction to Referee Call
Green’s explosive reaction stemmed from a call made by referee Ray Acosta, resulting in a technical foul against the polarizing forward. Confronting Acosta after being called for his first personal foul, Green’s frustration escalated when teammate Stephen Curry was awarded a shooting foul. This led to a heated exchange between Green and Acosta, ultimately resulting in a double technical foul and Green’s ejection from the game.
Draymond Green was ejected four minutes into the Magic game for arguing with refs pic.twitter.com/kD8gV2Mc0e
— Per Sources (@PerSources) March 27, 2024
Team Reaction and Curry’s Emotional Response
Head coach Steve Kerr expressed his frustration with the referees, delivering a verbal barrage in defence of his player. Meanwhile, Curry, visibly distraught, appeared to fight back tears as he witnessed his teammate’s ejection. The emotional toll of the incident was further highlighted when Curry, after sinking a crucial three-pointer in the final seconds, kicked over a chair in frustration, showcasing the team’s collective disappointment.
Stephen Curry cried after Draymond Green got ejected…
I need to know what happened pic.twitter.com/n4difPqMq0
— Joey⚡️ (@HoodieKuminga) March 27, 2024
History of Controversy Surrounding Green
This latest ejection adds to a string of controversies involving Green, who has garnered a reputation as a physical enforcer on the court. In previous playoff matchups, Draymond Green got ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct, including an incident against the Sacramento Kings’ Domantas Sabonis. Earlier this season, Green faced a suspension for multiple games due to altercations with opposing players, demonstrating a pattern of behavior that has drawn criticism from officials and fans alike.
Concerns Over Green’s Conduct and Future
Despite previous disciplinary actions, Green’s behavior continues to raise concerns within the league. With his fourth ejection of the season, questions arise regarding the effectiveness of previous punishments in curbing his on-court behavior. As the Warriors navigate the remainder of the season, the spotlight remains on Green and his ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations.
“I got ejected four minutes into the [Warriors-Magic] game. Just can’t do it… To Steph [Curry’s] point, I have to be on the floor and whatever that means. You just have to do that.”
— Draymond Green 🗣️
(via @TheVolumeSports)pic.twitter.com/BR8HbTX8xl
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 28, 2024
Draymond Green’s latest ejection has once again put his conduct under scrutiny, highlighting ongoing challenges for both him and the Golden State Warriors.
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