Draymond Green shocked the NBA world when he stopped on Domantas Sabonis, resulting in his ejection in a pivotal Game 2.
Overview of Draymond Green – Domantas Sabonis Scandal
The Golden State Warriors went into Game 2 against the Sacramento Kings on Monday night with one goal in mind: tie the series.
Unfortunately, they were unable to do so, falling to the Kings once more and falling behind 2-0 in the series.
The game’s biggest moment came when Domantas Sabonis fell to the floor, grabbed Draymond Green’s foot, and Green stomped on Sabonis’ chest.
Sabonis remained on the floor in pain after the incident, while Green returned to the Warriors’ bench. Once there, he began yelling at and flailing his arms at the Kings crowd.
Green was thrown out, and Sabonis was called for a Flagrant 1 foul.
Sabonis is down after Draymond stepped on him. pic.twitter.com/6MwsNLT2Pj
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 18, 2023
Following the game, head coach Steve Kerr discussed the incident from his point of view.
“I didn’t see the play live, and then I didn’t see the replay,” Kerr said via the NBA Interviews YouTube channel. “I asked [referee] Zach Zarba what happened, and he told me. I was busy with getting the team ready. One of the coaches told me that he might get ejected, and so, I was trying to prepare for what was next.”
Green appears to have no regrets about his actions.
Green defended his actions after the game, blaming Sabonis for starting things off by grabbing his foot.
“I got my foot grabbed. Second time in two nights and referees just watching,” Green said via Anthony Slater of The Athletic. “I got to land my foot somewhere. I’m not the most flexible person. You can only step so far with him pulling my leg away.”
Draymond Green: “My leg got grabbed. Second time in two nights.” Said he needed to put his foot somewhere but officials told him he “stomped too hard.”
Full soundbite pic.twitter.com/nmQj8tP0yC
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) April 18, 2023
Green also reposted a story on Instagram stating “Nothing wrong here. Solid basketball play!!”
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) April 18, 2023
Meanwhile, Sabonis spoke about the altercation after the game. He stated that he has no ill will toward Green because of his actions.
“Oh, no,” Sabonis said via House of Highlights when asked if he is upset with Green. “We’re both fighting for the rebound. We fell on each other. Stuff happens. It’s basketball. We got to move on to the next play.”
“That’s playoff basketball,” Sabonis said. “Look at the fans. This is it. We’re here to fight. So, every time we step on the floor, we’re going to give everything for our teammates and the franchise.”
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