What should the NBA do with Draymond Green?

[dhsilv2]

Love was suspended 2 games for a stomp that did not look as bad as this. Plus Draymond has a history of dirty plays. He should get 2+ games. My guess is he'll get 1.

Love just straight up stomped on him with no contact from scola. That seems way worse to me.

That shouldnt matter, Sabonis was called for grabbing the leg. Infractions shouldnt be based iff retaliation….

Dray was going to land on Sabonis one way or another from that grab. He clearly added extra to it, imo at least. But there's a big difference in intent to stomp on a guy vs. deciding to land harder once you're effectively falling. To me there's a huge level of premeditation that separates the two, even if Green without a doubt had more power behind his contact.

[infinite11285]

I think Draymond will get one game.

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Sabonis held on so tightly to Green's foot that Green lifted Sabonis off the ground while trying to run away. Where was Green's foot supposed to land while being tripped in the heat of the moment?

[MrGoat]

With his track record and acting like that to the fans right afterwards multi game is certainly warranted, my guess is they only give him one though

[And1+2]

Suspended for the series and nothing less.

[cdubbz]

Sabonis clearly grabbed Green's foot and Green responded with the stomp. Sabonis could have injured Green as well.

No suspension. Give a warning to both players and move on.

[FlyingArrow]

He should have gotten jail time for the Poole incident. He's already been shown too much leniency.

[Big J]

I think Draymond will get one game.

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Sabonis held on so tightly to Green's foot that Green lifted Sabonis off the ground while trying to run away. Where was Green's foot supposed to land while being tripped in the heat of the moment?

After seeing this I think they have to suspend Sabonis for instigating it if they suspend Draymond.

[Red8911]

Should definitely get suspended. The way he acted like he was the man after was even worse. Give him a 2 game suspension. See how cool he feels after pissing off GSW coach, teammates,front office and fans for doing something so dumb and letting them down. This could be the tipping point where the GSW decide to move on from him in the summer.

[Kobe187]

No suspension, he already got tossed for the game which cost them. Don’t want Warriors fans having that excuse that they lost because of a BS suspension. It’s playoff basketball, Sabonis initiated by grabbing ankle and Draymond reacted, Let’s play ball.

[Jerry Maine]

Full disclosure, Dubs fan here

I'm 75% convinced this was a reckless play by Green who spontaneously decided to "accidentally" stomp on Sabonis as he realized his left leg was being held as he tried to push off and run down court. Much like a player will swing their elbows wildly after securing a rebound and flatten a player behind them. Dray has no regard for Sabonis safety and recklessly tried to kick off and stomped him.

But it was not premeditated. It all happened in a split second.

And 25% of me feels it may look much worse than it was, Green was trying to push off to go down court but then accidentally stomped Sabonis as his right leg came down short, not clearing Sabonis as intended due to Greens left leg being held. His weight is naturally on his right foot and he tries to minimize the hit but it's understanding late given he's tripped. And the Sabonis x-rays are theatre by the kings to get Green suspended

The still pics are useless, both for the foot hold and the stomp. There is no context, no flow.

The video looks much worse in slow motion, as is often the case. Looking at it on full speed and I can see why Silver might give Green the benefit of the doubt and decline to suspend him Although, given his reputation and the antics that followed I wouldn't be surprised if he gets a game or two either.

[chabber]

This clown is becoming Rodman-like.

I think the league will suspend him 1 game, but on top of his on-court actions, Green completely lied about what actually happened in the post conference. To me this warrants at least a 2-game suspension, if not a 3-game suspension.

Draymond is worse than Rodman ever was. Rodman would own up to most everything he did, which I can at least respect. Draymond is an excuse maker for every act he's ever done, including playing the victim in the worst instances.

[CIN-C-STAR]

Green has done worse in the past without a suspension, so don't see one happening here.
Dirtiest player in the league by a country mile, and has been for years.
Did Kerr give any lectures about "the code" post game by any chance?

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[Patsfan1081]

No suspension. Sabonis initiated the entire situation with a blatant non basketball play by double arm locking Greens ankle while in transition. A move that is absolutely dangerous and uncalled for. Green responded with a non basketball play to free himself, as is his right.

You can clearly see Green come down extremely hard with his foot, its not like he wiggled his foot and accidentally caught him in the face or something. There is no justification for what he did. Also it wasnt like Sabonis reached out and grabbed his leg or torqued anything, they got tangled when he landed. Neither were in “transition”, you didnt see one person argue against just a regular tech.

[chabber]

This wasn't just a stomp. He stomped and then proceeded to use Sabonis body as a spring board to launch himself into the air like he was doing a box jump. If it was only a stomp the ejection and flagrant 2 would be enough. It's intentionally launching himself into the air off another player that should get him suspended. It won't happen though.

[gottamakeit]

I think Draymond will get one game.

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Sabonis held on so tightly to Green's foot that Green lifted Sabonis off the ground while trying to run away. Where was Green's foot supposed to land in the heat of the moment?

Pictures can tell a story, but can also be misleading. If there is video of the event, why rely on a picture to tell the story.
It is yet to be proven that Sabonis intentionally held onto Draymond. His arms were already around his own head as he was falling backwards. he was bracing his own head and got tangled up with Draymond's legs. Doesn't seem like Sabonis could have even registered who was was towering above him, let alone decided to hold up a player.

Draymond has the obligation to de-escalate. If he's being held, get the refs attention. Pull away rather than stomp. I think Draymond had plenty of time and awareness to chose his response. he chose violence.

Players get held all the time. Only once in a while do we see a player getting maliciously stomped upon.

[Jerry Maine]

If it was intentional surely Dray would have stomped on Sabonis' nutsack?

[Patsfan1081]

Full disclosure, Dubs fan here

I'm 75% convinced this was a reckless play by Green who spontaneously decided to "accidentally" stomp on Sabonis as he realized his left leg was being held as he tried to push off and run down court. Much like a player will swing their elbows wildly after securing a rebound and flatten a player behind them. Dray has no regard for Sabonis safety and recklessly tried to kick off and stomped him.

But it was not premeditated. It all happened in a split second.

And 25% of me feels it may look much worse than it was, Green was trying to push off to go down court but then accidentally stomped Sabonis as his right leg came down short, not clearing Sabonis as intended due to Greens left leg being held. His weight is naturally on his right foot and he tries to minimize the hit but it's understanding late given he's tripped. And the Sabonis x-rays are theatre by the kings to get Green suspended

The still pics are useless, both for the foot hold and the stomp. There is no context, no flow.

The video looks much worse in slow motion, as is often the case. Looking at it on full speed and I can see why Silver might give Green the benefit of the doubt and decline to suspend him Although, given his reputation and the antics that followed I wouldn't be surprised if he gets a game or two either.

What ever is premeditated though? I just dont think in real time it looks anything like a normal step. There’s no such thing as a “accidental stomp”, which is coming down with intentional force. The way players and such were talking was as if he did in fact “stomp him” but tried to justify it by saying he was held multiple times.

[Patsfan1081]

Green has done worse in the past without a suspension, so don't see one happening here.
Dirtiest player in the league by a country mile, and has been for years.
Did Kerr give any lectures about "the code" post game by any chance?

Like what?

[G35]

I wonder how Steve Kerr resolves his narrative of being classy and a better person and him looking the other way with Draymond's actions on the court.....

[Scuall]

Sabonis should be suspended one game because he was clearly going for a leg lock or toe hold. He's renown for his ground game. Had he gotten the submission then he's likely looking at a multi-game suspension. Good job getting out of the submission by the mostly striker Green. I think the decision still goes to Sabonis.