Golden State Warriors’ forward Draymond Green is set to sit out for at least the next three weeks as he has commenced counseling following his recent suspension. This decision comes after an incident during the game against Phoenix Suns on December 12, where Green hit Jusuf Nurkic in the head, leading to his suspension.
Key Takeaway
Draymond Green will be sidelined for an additional three weeks as he seeks counseling following his recent suspension, with the Warriors continuing their games without him.
Professional Help and Understanding
According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Green has started receiving professional help during his time off the court. The 33-year-old player is reportedly understanding of the situation and is willing to undergo the necessary process to make a full return to the team.
Coach’s Perspective
While Green has not made any public statements regarding the suspension, his head coach, Steve Kerr, expressed his support for the decision. Kerr emphasized the need for Green to address his on-court behavior, citing previous incidents involving other players.
“The one who choked Rudy [Gobert], the one who took a wild flail at Jusuf [Nurkic], the one who punched Jordan [Poole] last year — that’s the guy who has to change,” Kerr said. “You look at the past year and what’s happened, it’s clear he needs the opportunity to change.”
Impact on the Team
Despite Green’s absence, the Warriors have managed to secure victories in two out of three games, defeating the Brooklyn Nets and the Portland Trail Blazers over the weekend.
