Draymond Green Suspended for Five Games Following On-Court Altercation
Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Agrees with NBA's Decision, Calls for Green to 'Not Cross the Line'
- Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors has been suspended for five games after putting Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves in a headlock during a game.
- Green's suspension is the latest in a series of on-court altercations that have led to heavy discipline from the NBA, including a previous suspension for stepping on Damontas Sabonis' chest during a playoff game against the Sacramento Kings.
- Warriors coach Steve Kerr has agreed with the NBA's decision, stating that Green was 'wrong' and 'took it too far', and that the five-game suspension was deserved.
- Green's aggressive style of play has been a point of contention, with even Warriors fans expressing frustration at his antics.
- The suspension will cost Green $769,704 in forfeited salary.