UPDATE: In a shocking turn of events, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected just minutes into the second quarter during a heated game against the Phoenix Suns on January 6, 2024. The incident unfolded at 10:45 PM when Green received back-to-back technical fouls for a shove on Suns guard Collin Gillespie and his subsequent outburst directed at referee Pat Fraher.
With 10:39 remaining in the second quarter, Green’s frustration boiled over after he blocked Gillespie’s shot. As the two exchanged words while transitioning up the court, Green aggressively collided with Gillespie, prompting the initial technical foul. Following this, an infuriated Green mimicked the technical call and continued to confront Fraher, leading to his second technical foul and immediate ejection.
This marks Green’s first ejection of the season and the 21st regular-season ejection of his career. The incident is particularly critical for the Warriors, who are struggling with their performance, having lost nine of their past 14 games. At the time of the ejection, the Warriors were trailing 48-38, leaving them without their defensive anchor for the remainder of the game.
The impact of Green’s absence is significant, as his leadership and defensive skills are crucial to the Warriors’ strategy. Fans are left wondering how this will affect the team’s dynamics as they fight to improve their standings in the league.
As the game continues, all eyes will be on how the Warriors adapt to this unexpected setback. Will they rally without their star player, or will this incident exacerbate their ongoing struggles? Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
