Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal has weighed in on the recent suspension of Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green, suggesting that if he were the NBA commissioner, he would have only suspended Green for two games. The comments come in the wake of Green’s indefinite suspension by current NBA commissioner Adam Silver for hitting Jusuf Nurkic in the head during a recent game against the Phoenix Suns.
Key Takeaway
Shaq believes that Draymond Green’s suspension would be shorter if he were in charge, emphasizing his belief that Green’s actions were not as severe as they have been portrayed.
Shaq’s Perspective
Shaq believes that Green did not have any malicious intent when he made contact with Nurkic, indicating that he agrees with Green’s explanation that he was merely trying to sell a call. Shaq expressed his view that Green’s actions were more likely a result of a failed attempt at drawing a foul, rather than a deliberate act of aggression.
Despite Shaq’s stance, the NBA’s decision to suspend Green stands, with the league emphasizing that Green must fulfill certain conditions set by both the NBA and the Warriors before he can return to the court this season.
