[Saba Sports News] The NBA has issued a 5-game suspension to Draymond Green for his chokehold on Rudy Gobert, citing Green’s history of unsportsmanlike behavior as a factor in the decision. As a result of this unpaid suspension, Green will lose $769,970 in salary and faces an additional fine of $25,000.
Rudy Gobert, along with Klay Thompson and Jaden McDaniels, has also been fined $25,000. The incident occurred during a game between the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves when Thompson and McDaniels got entangled, leading to a scuffle. Green’s involvement escalated the situation as he put Gobert in a chokehold, despite attempts by Warriors’ coach Steve Kerr to intervene.
Green was ejected from the game for his actions, along with Thompson and McDaniels. Following the game, which the Warriors lost, Gobert criticized Green’s conduct as “clown behavior” and called for league action. Green, known for previous physical altercations and a notable incident with teammate Jordan Poole last year, is once again in the spotlight for his on-court behavior.