Former Celtics Champion Calls for Draymond Green Suspension

NBA champion Kendrick Perkins wants Warriors star Draymond Green suspended

Nov 15, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) argues a call with referee Brian Forte (45) during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Image | D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

There's no doubt that Draymond Green has established himself as one of the most polarizing players in the NBA throughout his career. Whether he's getting technical fouls, ejections, or just being outspoken, Green is a player you either love or hate.

Last week, in the Golden State Warriors' win over the Memphis Grizzlies, Green got into an altercation with Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey. After Green committed a turnover and fell to the floor, he grabbed Edey by the ankle in what appeared to be an attempt to slow him down. This action didn't sit well with people, including former Boston Celtics champion Kendrick Perkins, who aired his thoughts on ESPN's First Take.

"I actually think Draymond [Green] should be suspended for an extended period of time... This could have been a season-ending injury [for Zach Edey]... There's no room, no place in our game for those type of actions."

- Kendrick Perkinspic.twitter.com/ZAtXxY9b2m

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 19, 2024

"I actually think Draymond should be suspended for an extended period of time," said Perkins. "This could have been a season-ending injury...there's no room, no place in our game for those type of actions."

The league did upgrade the foul to a flagrant 1 from a personal foul on Green, giving him his 16th regular season flagrant foul and 22nd when including the postseason. Additionally, Green received two technical fouls during the game, bringing his career total to 125.

Watching this back…

Draymond pins Edey’s ankle with clear intent to injure—a dirty move from a repeat offender.

The NBA needs to punish him and stop enabling his dangerous behavior.

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— EdeyMuse (@EdeyMuse) November 17, 2024

While Perkins does suggest an extended suspension for Green, it wouldn't be the first time that has occurred. Last season, Green got into an altercation with Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic, leading him to serve a 12-game suspension, where he had to meet with numerous league representatives to try and mitigate these issues.

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