On Tuesday night, the Golden State Warriors were dealt a major blow when Draymond Green was ejected from the game against the Portland Trail Blazers for hitting Jusuf Nurkic in the face. The incident occurred in the third quarter of the game, when Green and Nurkic got tangled up while going for a rebound. Green appeared to swing his arm and make contact with Nurkic’s face, resulting in an ejection for the Warriors’ star forward.
The incident was a major blow to the Warriors, who were already struggling without star guard Stephen Curry. Without Green, the Warriors were unable to keep up with the Blazers, eventually losing the game by a score of 115-105. After the game, Green expressed regret for his actions, saying “I want to apologize to Jusuf and the Blazers organization for my actions. I understand that I have to be more composed in those situations and I will do my best to ensure it doesn’t happen again.”
Green’s ejection was just the latest in a string of incidents involving the Warriors’ star forward. Green has been suspended multiple times in the past for on-court incidents, including a one-game suspension earlier this season for an altercation with Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams. The Warriors will now have to play without Green for at least one game, as he is facing a suspension from the league for his actions.
The incident is a reminder that even the best players can make mistakes on the court. Green is one of the best players in the league and is a key part of the Warriors’ success, but he must learn to control his emotions and avoid these types of situations. The Warriors will need Green to be at his best if they are to make a deep playoff run this season, and it is up to him to ensure that he is able to stay on the court and out of trouble.
