Draymond Green is used to getting whistled for flagrant fouls.
On Friday, the 13-year NBA veteran found himself at the center of controversy again. In the third quarter of the Golden State Warriors’ game against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, the referees called a foul on Green after Zach Eddy scored with just over seven minutes remaining.
Moments before Eddie fell to the hardwood, Green lost his balance and lost the ball as he drove toward the basket. The green landed near Ade’s feet on the court. The Grizzlies center then picked up the ball and tossed an outlet pass to start a fast break.
Before Green got back to his feet, his elbow tangled with Eddie’s leg, and Eddie slid over Green’s outstretched leg.
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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green discusses a call with referee Brian Forte during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies on Nov. 15, 2024, at Chase Center in San Francisco. (D. Ross Cameron/Image Image)
The NBA took a closer look at the play, and announced on Saturday that the foul call had been upgraded to a flagrant foul. Green was initially charged only with personal fouls.
“Draymond grabbed his leg and pulled him down, and it doesn’t get evaluated,” Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said after the game. “I know there’s a code in this league, and I don’t understand how it hasn’t been reviewed. Very disappointing.”
The play, if called flagrant at the time, would have given Memphis two free throws and a possession. It was called a transition tech foul, giving Memphis a free throw and a possession.
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After the game, Eddie addressed Green’s actions during the game.
“It wasn’t a basketball game, if that’s what you’re asking,” Eddy said. “Definitely wasn’t a basketball game.”
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, left, reacts after making a 3-pointer during the second half of the Emirates NBA Cup game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)
Green picked up two technical fouls in a 33-second span of the fourth quarter and was ejected with 1:14 left. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he found no clear reason for Green’s second technical.
“I don’t need an explanation,” Green said after finishing with 13 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. “I did my job. I’m done for the night. Moving on.”
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, left, reacts after making a 3-pointer during the second half of the Emirates NBA Cup game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)
Green was suspended indefinitely by the league last season — he missed 16 games — after he hit Phoenix center Josef Nurkic in the face on Dec. 12 during a game.
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The league cited Green’s “repeated history of unsportsmanlike conduct” in handing down the suspension, some of which he handed down five games for putting Minnesota center Rudy Gobert in a headlock during a fight. What happened after a while?
A 123-118 victory over the Grizzlies on Friday improved the Warriors to 10-2.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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