Kings vs Warriors - Draymond ejected...justified? Should he sit out G3?

[mstateglfr]

Sabonis clearly grabbed Green's ankle and held on. Sabonis was T'd up for it, so that isnt disputable.
Did Green just free his foot and then put it back down in order to start running down the court? Did Green free his foot and then put it back down on Sabonis as retaliation for the leg grab?
If Sabonis doesnt grab Green's leg, then Green doesnt get stopped and doesnt step down. So is this on Sabonis and Green shouldnt face anything more than already assessed?

Based on overwhelming comments here thru the years, I can guess what 'the pack' thinks should happen.
This could have major implications though since the Warriors, in current general form, havent been down 0-2 in a series.

Green ejected for Sabonis stomp; Dubs down 0-2

Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected in the fourth quarter Monday night after stomping on the chest of Kings forward Domantas Sabonis during a 114-106 loss that put the defending NBA champions in a 2-0 hole.

www.espn.com

 

[dawgman42]

 

[Seinfeld]

My simple take is that regardless of what Draymond’s genuine intent may have been, he has lost all benefit of the doubt 10x over

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

Sabonis looked more like he was reacting to the fall (almost a flop) and shielding his face and his arms tangled around Greens leg. In the motion I guess you could say he “grabbed” him but I don’t know.

 

[mstateglfr]

Here we go with what again? Do you think that its common for me to bring up Green or Sabonis? I sure as 17 dont bring up the Kings ever, and cant remember the last time I mentioned the Warriors in a post.


I think Green was rightfully thrown out of the game because the step looked to go up and then down onto Sabonis, after Green freed his foot from Sabonis' hold.
I dont think Green should be suspended moving forward.

^ see? Thats all you need to do, just type out thoughts on the topic.

 

[Dawgg]

I will go ahead and own my anti-Green bias and I think he already gets away with too much.

That being said... It's a stomp and it looks more and more intentional the more I look at the replays. Suspend him the next game and maybe the series. 17 that guy.

 

[57stratdawg]

No suspension, IMO

 

[Maroon Eagle]

If he is suspended, does that mean the Warriors repeat as champs since the title can't change on a DQ? **

 

[dawgman42]

Here we go with what again? Do you think that its common for me to bring up Green or Sabonis? I sure as 17 dont bring up the Kings ever, and cant remember the last time I mentioned the Warriors in a post.


I think Green was rightfully thrown out of the game because the step looked to go up and then down onto Sabonis, after Green freed his foot from Sabonis' hold.
I dont think Green should be suspended moving forward.

^ see? Thats all you need to do, just type out thoughts on the topic.

You're baiting a topic like you usually do. The progression of this thread is guaranteed to follow many, many other threads that you've either started or taken over.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

Here we go with what again? Do you think that its common for me to bring up Green or Sabonis? I sure as 17 dont bring up the Kings ever, and cant remember the last time I mentioned the Warriors in a post.


I think Green was rightfully thrown out of the game because the step looked to go up and then down onto Sabonis, after Green freed his foot from Sabonis' hold.
I dont think Green should be suspended moving forward.

^ see? Thats all you need to do, just type out thoughts on the topic.

Or you could just ignore it. You did kind of bait with your original post. Just saying.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

So here’s the under goal angle. It really does look like Sabonis is just shielding himself after the fall.

 

[thatsbaseball]

"Based on overwhelming comments here thru the years, I can guess what 'the pack' thinks should happen.
This could have major implications though since the Warriors, in current general form, havent been down 0-2 in a series."

So if you already know the reaction you'll receive it appears you're just trolling as usual. Weak.

 

[jethreauxdawg]

Which team has the bigger TV market? That’s the innocent party.

 

[TrueMaroonGrind]

I would say he should get suspended. It could go either way and the Warriors will get the benefit of the doubt.

Personally I despise the way Draymond acts. Especially now that he has a podcast where he justifies his nonsense and GSW fans lap it up.

 

[HailStout]

I think glfr lives in some of you guys’ heads rent free

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

I would say he should get suspended. It could go either way and the Warriors will get the benefit of the doubt.

Personally I despise the way Draymond acts. Especially now that he has a podcast where he justifies his nonsense and GSW fans lap it up.

There is truly not a more annoying Twitter fanbase than the Warriors fans. Annoying as 17.

 

[mstateglfr]

You're baiting a topic like you usually do. The progression of this thread is guaranteed to follow many, many other threads that you've either started or taken over.

Oh, because I mentioned I am aware that many on here hate Green? Gotcha.
I said that because I figure I know what most will say, but still thought it would be worth bringing the event up.

I dont like a lot of Green's antics either.

 

[mstateglfr]

So here’s the under goal angle. It really does look like Sabonis is just shielding himself after the fall.

Yeah that doesnt look too good for Green.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

Yeah that doesnt look too good for Green.

Now Sabonis isn’t exactly an angel either and he will tend to exaggerate some things. (I really think he flopped a little there when he was pushed.)

 

[Lawdawg.sixpack]

"I see nothing wrong with what Draymond did there." - Christian Laettner

 

[onewoof]

when you have to resort to womens college basketball drama (i.e. fake) to get interest in the NBA you have reached a new pathetic low

 

[Maroon Eagle]

"I see nothing wrong with what Draymond did there." - Christian Laettner

Introduction by Bill Laimbeer.

 

[dawgstudent]

Sabonis clearly grabbed Green's ankle and held on. Sabonis was T'd up for it, so that isnt disputable.
Did Green just free his foot and then put it back down in order to start running down the court? Did Green free his foot and then put it back down on Sabonis as retaliation for the leg grab?
If Sabonis doesnt grab Green's leg, then Green doesnt get stopped and doesnt step down. So is this on Sabonis and Green shouldnt face anything more than already assessed?

Based on overwhelming comments here thru the years, I can guess what 'the pack' thinks should happen.
This could have major implications though since the Warriors, in current general form, havent been down 0-2 in a series.

Green ejected for Sabonis stomp; Dubs down 0-2

Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected in the fourth quarter Monday night after stomping on the chest of Kings forward Domantas Sabonis during a 114-106 loss that put the defending NBA champions in a 2-0 hole.

www.espn.com

In a vacuum - not that big of a deal. Consider Draymond's past - it's just Draymond being Draymond which is being a punk on the court so it's bigger than it actually is.

 

[Dawghouse]

So here’s the under goal angle. It really does look like Sabonis is just shielding himself after the fall.

That's not "just putting your foot down". He put all his weight into it.

I don't follow NBA so no idea if he should be suspended based on their rules but as someone who doesn't follow the NBA I know the name Draymond Green because this is consistent with his past behavior.

if he is suspended I don't think anyone can complain that he didn't deserve it

 

[aTotal360]

He should absolutely get suspended for 2 reasons. Stomping on a guy and instigating the crowd.

 

[FlotownDawg]

Draymond was pissed he got grabbed and stomped down. Not a normal step. One game suspension would be justified.

 

[mstateglfr]

Now Sabonis isn’t exactly an angel either and he will tend to exaggerate some things. (I really think he flopped a little there when he was pushed.)

Yeah, unless there was an incidental leg trip that I couldnt see from the replays, Sabonis folded hard and crashed to the floor with the flair of Ginobili in 2011.

 

[mstateglfr]

That's not "just putting your foot down". He put all his weight into it.

I don't follow NBA so no idea if he should be suspended based on their rules but as someone who doesn't follow the NBA I know the name Draymond Green because this is consistent with his past behavior.

if he is suspended I don't think anyone can complain that he didn't deserve it

Agree that it isnt just Green putting his foot down. I didnt want to use 'stomp' in the first post because that word, to me, shows clear intent and I figured some may have not seen the video and should draw their own conclusions.

 

[Seinfeld]

In a vacuum - not that big of a deal. Consider Draymond's past - it's just Draymond being Draymond which is being a punk on the court so it's bigger than it actually is.

**and off the court

 

[TrueMaroonGrind]

There is truly not a more annoying Twitter fanbase than the Warriors fans. Annoying as 17.

They are up there. I’m glad I wasn’t on Twitter for the Grizz series last year. Some of that stuff was brutal.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

when you have to resort to womens college basketball drama (i.e. fake) to get interest in the NBA you have reached a new pathetic low

 

[Cantdoitsal]

Looks like the guy on the ground may have crossed up his arms to protect his head and didn't intentionally grab dude's leg. Other dude got pissed and let his temper get the best of him and stomped hard intentionally. Eject him and 1 game suspension IMO.

 

[11thEagleFan]

On the first angle it didn’t look intentional, but on the second angle it was clearly intentional and completely unnecessary. Yes, a suspension is fair.

 

[onewoof]

As the case with all manufactured drama, every online opinion is of the utmost importance.

Further detailed inspection and analysis is required by the entire sports community, especially for watching game 3.

 

[HailStout]

when you have to resort to womens college basketball drama (i.e. fake) to get interest in the NBA you have reached a new pathetic low

you dont have to watch it, but dont act like it isn’t popular

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

As the case with all manufactured drama, every online opinion is of the utmost importance.

Further detailed inspection and analysis is required by the entire sports community, especially for watching game 3.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

He’s not being suspended. What a bunch of BS.

 

[onewoof]

He’s not being suspended. What a bunch of BS.

Of course not. TV ratings game 3 baby. Well planned.

In other news, wonder what has the Lakers ratings up lately?

 

[ckDOG]

Draymond is trash and deserved a suspension.

Oh well, here's a funny tweet.

 

[mstateglfr]

He’s not being suspended. What a bunch of BS.

Maybe the powers that be thought Sabonis held Green's leg and started the incident, so Green retaliation isn't as bad as if Green just stomped without provocation.


^ I am not justifying what Green did. I am only guessing at why he wasn't suspended(beyond the easy claim of ratings).