Draymond Green is ejected from Game 2 as he steps on Domantas Sabonis who was holding on to his leg
Draymond Green's matchup against Domantas Sabonis in the series between the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings has just gotten spicier. The former Defensive Player of the Year winner stomped on Sabonis' chest after the Kings' center grabbed onto his leg.
The play happened with 7:03 left in the game, with Sacramento holding an 87-91 lead. Green was ejected while Sabonis was given a Flagrant 1.
Draymond and Sabonis gets tangled up https://t.co/jueEl6K3h8
Draymond Green and Domantas Sabonis have been going at it since Game 1. "Domas" is often the hub of Sacramento's offense, which makes him Green's primary assignment. The two were also entangled a few times in their first meeting, but nothing as heated as this.
While the play was reviewed by the referees, the four-time NBA champ likely knew he was going to be ejected. Playing the role of a villain to the hilt, he did this to the rowdy Sacramento Kings fans:
Draymond and the Kings fans. 👀
https://t.co/K0vA3GEBOF
Draymond Green milked all the attention thrown his way. He had this to say to the camera while waiting for the verdict of his actions:
"Gotta love that sh*t!"
Draymond Green: “Gotta love that sh*t!” 👀 https://t.co/w3i2ydViSw
The Warriors didn't survive Green's ejection as they went down 0-2 in the series. Sacramento's 17-8 run in the closing minutes of the game allowed them to control their first-round matchup.
Daymond Green defended his stomping of Domantas Sabonis
Draymond Green voiced his displeasure with how the referees have been handling the last two games of the Golden State Warriors-Sacramento Kings series.
Here's Green on what led to the ugly incident that led to his ejection:
“My leg got grabbed. Second time in two nights. Referees just watch it. I gotta land my foot somewhere and I’m not the most stretchable person, so I’m not stretching that far. I can only step so far before pulling my leg away.
“It was Monk last game, right along the baseline under the rim. You wanna stop it? [Referee] John Goble was looking at Monk holding my leg the last game and he just let it go. And clearly was watching my leg got held this game and let it go. I guess ankle-grabbing is okay.”
"My leg got grabbed. Second time in two nights. Referees just watch it.”
-Draymond talks about his flagrant on Sabonis https://t.co/ywIMKFKHYo
In the postgame conference, reporters were somewhat surprised when Green mentioned Malik Monk as the first to grab his leg. Domantas Sabonis also appeared to hold his leg in Game 1 but nothing came out of that interaction.
Tonight was entirely different, though. Green was fed up with the ankle-grabbing, which pushed him to retaliate violently. He could be facing a suspension for what he did.
Steph Curry chimed in on the incident that led to Draymond Green's unfortunate ejection:
“I know he [Sabonis] grabbed his [Green’s] foot and I don’t know what you’re supposed to do in that situation. He obviously finished the rest of the game. We know he’s a tough guy so he’s gonna be alright.”
“I know he grabbed his foot and I don’t know what you’re supposed to do in that situation.”
Steph on Draymond’s ejection ⤵️ https://t.co/85fNzNwLSK
Sabonis will reportedly have an MRI to check for potential stomach and rib injuries.
Draymond Green could be suspended for Game 3.
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