The Golden State Warriors star, Draymond Green, made his return to the court on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies, following his recent suspension. As he checked into the game, Grizzlies fans expressed their disapproval with loud boos, but Green seemed unfazed and promptly nailed a three-pointer after entering the game.
Key Takeaway
Draymond Green faced heavy booing from fans in his first game back after his suspension, but he remained focused and made an impact on the court, signaling his readiness to put the past behind him and focus on his game.
Green’s Return to the Court
After being listed as “active” for the game, Green came off the bench for the Warriors. The team, currently standing at 18-21 and positioned towards the bottom of the Western Conference, is hopeful that Green’s return will provide a much-needed spark.
Limited Playing Time
Warriors’ head coach, Steve Kerr, acknowledged that Green’s absence from the game for a while might result in limited minutes during his first game back. He mentioned, “It will mostly be based on how he’s feeling and how that unit is doing while he’s out there. We’ll just see how it goes.”
Green’s Suspension and Reflection
Green’s return follows his suspension for an incident involving Phoenix Suns player Jusuf Nurkic on December 12. During his time away from the court, Green sought counseling and focused on aspects of his life beyond basketball. He also revealed that he had contemplated retiring during his suspension but was convinced otherwise by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.
Regarding his on-court behavior, Green expressed his belief that he can put that part of his game behind him and let his skills speak for themselves.
