[Saba Sports News] Draymond Green, the Golden State Warriors forward, recently voiced his dissatisfaction with the length of his five-game suspension by the NBA.
He was penalized for placing Rudy Gobert in a chokehold during a game altercation. Green criticized the NBA for considering his past offenses in determining the suspension duration, arguing that he has already faced consequences for those actions, notably his suspension during Game 5 of the 2016 NBA Finals.
Green acknowledged this history might influence future penalties but expressed frustration over being continually penalized for past actions. The NBA often factors in a player’s disciplinary history when deciding on suspensions, a policy Green finds unfair.
His coach also strongly disapproved of the conduct leading to Green’s latest suspension. Green’s complaint highlights the ongoing debate about the effectiveness and fairness of the NBA’s disciplinary system, especially regarding repeat offenses.