Draymond Green has been a thorn in the side of many NBA teams and fellow players due to his aggressive style of play, which some, including the NBA, see as a tactic for winning games. He has faced penalties and scrutiny from the NBA due to his playing style.
In a recent game between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Green was kicked by a Cavs player, but no foul was called. However, fans have differing opinions as they react to Draymond Green’s criticism of the NBA.
Draymond Green expresses frustration on IG post
Draymond Green recently expressed his frustration on Instagram over what happened during the Warriors game against the Cleveland Cavaliers which caused controversy in the social media. ItIt all began when, in the first quarter of the game, Draymond Green was attempting to secure a rebound, and Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen struck him low around the groin. To Draymond’s surprise, Allen avoided any consequences, and the game continued as if nothing had happened.
In response to this incident, Draymond took to Instagram and wrote, “The Draymond Green rule is only a rule when Draymond Green is delivering… Cool,” while sharing a video of the low blow. What Draymond coined as the ‘Draymond Green rule‘ is the rule that the NBA made to restrict Green and other NBA teams from exhibiting similar actions on the court after having been suspended and ejected from games severally.
He expressed his displeasure at the apparent double standard, where he had faced severe consequences for similar actions in the past, but Jarrett Allen did not face any significant penalty for his low kick. Draymond Green’s frustration highlights the ongoing debate regarding his reputation and whether the league will take action against Jarrett Allen for this incident, considering his lack of a history of such actions.
Fans reaction to Draymond Green getting kicked in the crotch
Fans had mixed reactions when Draymond Green found himself on the receiving end of a painful groin shot in a recent game between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. While some expressed sympathy, others couldn’t help but note the irony given Green’s history of delivering similar blows to opponents.
One fan, summed it up succinctly, saying, “Nobody is feeling sorry for you Draymond.” This sentiment seemed to reflect the notion that Green, known for his physical and sometimes controversial playing style, might not garner much sympathy from the basketball community.
Another fan had a different perspective and said, “Dude wants to be a villain/victim so bad man.” He suggests that Green might be seeking the role of both a villain and a victim.
The incident involving Green’s groin shot also brought back memories of previous controversial moments, like the well-documented incident in the 2016 Western Conference finals when Green kicked Steven Adams in the groin. The postseason and the NBA Finals that year were greatly affected by this incident. It resulted in a Flagrant 2 foul and a $25,000 fine. Even though Green claims the kick was inadvertent, supporters and teammates still disagree about it.
