Has It Gone Too Far?
On December 12, 2023, Draymond Green became involved in another in-game altercation, striking Phoenix Suns' Jusuf Nurkic in the face during a post play. Consequently, he received an indefinite suspension and has initiated counseling as mandated by the league. Speculation suggests that he might make a return as early as January 5, once he fulfills the requirements of his virtual meeting milestones and completes the necessary counseling sessions.
Coaches, teammates, colleagues, family, and fans may not perceive this behavior as 'surprising,' given its association with Draymond. Nevertheless, the league has now mandated a form of therapy in an effort to assist Draymond. In light of this incident, we wanted to revisit the most prominent various career-related issues that Draymond Green has been a part of.
In addition to the mentioned incidents, Draymond Green has faced scrutiny for questionable fouls, controversial media comments, and a carless attitude. He has accumulated a significant rap sheet, earning a reputation as a player with a tendency towards aggressive play. However, it remains an undeniable fact that Draymond Green plays a crucial role and is vital to the success of the Golden State Warriors.
His career accolades consist of:
4x NBA Champion (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022)
4x NBA All-Star (2016-2018, 2022)
NBA DPOY (2017)
NBA Steals Leader (2017)
All-NBA Second Team (2016)
All-NBA Third Team (2017)
4x NBA All-Defensive First Team (2015-2017, 2021)
4× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2018, 2019, 2022, 2023)
Draymond is an amazing player, serving as the perfect glue guy, and the heart and soul of the Warriors. He takes on the gritty tasks, doing the hard work that often goes unnoticed, all for the benefit of the team. I mean, have you seen what he does in order to create opportunities for Steph and Klay?
Obviously, he understands the game very well though he tends to get overly assertive at times leading to violence. As the famous saying goes, you love having him as a teammate but hate facing him on the court — This obviously doesn’t apply to Jordan Poole though, as he may just hate Draymond either way...
Ultimately, Draymond has achieved significant success in the NBA, securing four NBA championships. However, the recent altercation has resulted in his most extensive suspension to date, lasting over three weeks with the possibility of further time off. As a result, the question of whether Draymond will maintain his current approach to the game or undergo a change remains unanswered.
