Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors forward, opened about two of the most controversial cases of his basketball career in a living stream with the popular Kai price streamer. Green discussed the incidents concerning Domantas Sabonis and LeBron James and claimed that his decision in both cases was correct due to the circumstances that his opponents were classified.
The last incident took place during the play -off game against Sacramento Kings when Green entered the chest of Domantas Sabonis. The moment caused the will and Green was hung for the game. During the living stream, Kai asks Green about the incident. Green explained his justification and pointed out that Sabonis grabbed the ankle while on the ground.
“Why is my ankle? This is crazy. They don’t want you to see the part. You see what they want you not to want to see it,” Green explained.
According to Green, his reaction source of Sabonis, who held the ankle. He said that playback did not show the part where Sabonis grabbed his leg, which is a major detail. Green also said that when someone holds a foot while trying to get up, you have to find a way to free yourself. He simply said, “You have to get him back.”
Incident LeBron James 2016
This incident brought memories of the previous quarrel including Green and 4-Time NBA Champion, which also resulted in suspension.
In the NBA 2016 final, Green was suspended for game 5 due to an incident with LeBron James.
James crossed Green when he was on the ground, in the middle of his team shot at a point inside D. Green into the james of James, for which he received suspension.
Green’s actions were also strongly criticized. When he asked, Green explained how he believed his reaction was justified.
Some would do if they were on the ground and another player put his leg over his shoulder. He stood by his country and said, “If you fall down and you get up and I put my leg on your shoulder, what will you do? I wouldn’t want my son to think that if someone did it, it’s okay.”
After these incidents, the NBA community was very divided into Sabonis controversy. Legend NBA Shaq supported Golden State Warriors: “I won’t sit here and be a hypocrite. I would do the same.”
As years have passed, Green did not stop his harsh trips to court. Since May 2025, Green has more than 200 technical fouls and has been suspended six times.
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Published:
Aaryansehi Mohan
Published on:
September 11, 2025
