NBA Star Draymond Green Suspended for One Game After Accumulating 16th Technical Foul

Harshit Sachan March 18, 2023

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The National Basketball Association (NBA) has suspended Golden State Warriors’ power forward Draymond Green for one game without pay following his 16th technical foul of the season. The suspension was announced on Thursday, a day after the Warriors’ 134-126 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Green’s Recent Technical Foul

Green received his most recent technical foul with 40 seconds remaining in the second quarter of the game against the Clippers. Under NBA rules, a player or coach who accumulates 16 technical fouls during the regular season is automatically banned for one game.

For every two additional technical fouls received by a player or coach during the remainder of the season, the NBA enforces another game suspension. Green, who is known for his physical play and outspoken personality both on and off the court, faces potential additional suspensions if he receives more technical fouls this season.

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Green’s Upcoming Suspension

Green will serve his one-game suspension on Friday when the defending NBA champions, the Golden State Warriors, visit the Atlanta Hawks. This is Green’s 11th NBA season, and all of them have been spent with the Golden State Warriors. He is currently averaging 8.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game.

Green’s suspension could be a blow to the Warriors as they are fighting for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. The team currently holds the eighth seed, but their position is far from secure. Green’s absence will be felt on the court, as he is a crucial member of the team’s starting lineup and a key contributor in both defense and offense.

Green’s Reputation for Physical Play and Outspokenness

Green’s reputation for physical play and outspokenness has often brought him into the limelight. He has a long history of receiving technical fouls and has been suspended multiple times in the past. Despite this, Green is widely regarded as one of the NBA’s most versatile players, and his leadership on the court is invaluable to the Warriors.

The NBA’s decision to suspend Draymond Green is in line with their rules and regulations regarding technical fouls. As a result, Green will miss a crucial game for the Warriors in their fight for playoff positioning.