Three minutes and 36 seconds. That's how long Draymond Green stayed on the floor of the KIA Center last night, during the Warriors' victory in Orlando. Time for him to freak out again at a referee, collect two technical fouls, and therefore get kicked out! And the worst thing is that the foul called was not even for him. But once again, the Warriors interior was unable to keep calm.
A career record for expulsions
“We need him. He knows it. We all know it,” sighs Stephen Curryat his side at the time of the expulsion. “We have to do everything to ensure that he stays on the field and is available, that’s what we have to do. Especially at this point in the year. It was a tough way to start the game.”
This is Green's 4th expulsion this season, and it's a record since Kevin Durant's five expulsions in 2018. Already in the colors of the Warriors. This is also his second expulsion in the first quarter, and according to ESPN, this is unheard of in the same season for 20 years.
“It’s a shame and unfortunate. But it's deserved. He will bounce back” promises Steve Kerr, despite being furious with the referees at the time of the expulsion.
Stephen Curry does everything to calm him down
But the referees assure us, they were patient, and they did not take into account the player's criminal record. Moreover, we saw that Curry did everything to make Green stop yelling and attacking the referees.
“We are aware of the importance of this part of the season and our ability to get into a good rhythm to secure a place in the play-in and give ourselves a chance,” Curry repeats. “I spoke with him many times. Even tonight. And I'm going to continue talking to him. As a teammate and friend, that’s what I’m supposed to do. »
Green is lucky to have such an understanding coach and leader…
