[Saba Sports News] Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, known for his intense on-court demeanor, was ejected from a game against the Phoenix Suns after hitting center Jusuf Nurkic in the face. The incident occurred during a sideline inbound play in the third quarter at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, with the Warriors leading 65-60.
While vying for position near the left corner, Green, in an attempt to reposition himself against the larger Nurkic, ended up striking the 7-foot center in the face. Nurkic was left on the floor, visibly hurt, for several minutes. Green received a flagrant 2 foul for the action, resulting in his automatic ejection from the game. At the time, he had recorded 2 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists.
Earlier this season, Green faced a five-game suspension for a headlock incident involving Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert. This latest episode is likely to attract significant scrutiny from the NBA, potentially leading to further disciplinary action.
In a separate incident on the same night, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was also ejected during Serbian Heritage Night against the Chicago Bulls, an event that gained considerable attention on social media for different reasons.