Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green being indefinitely suspended has generated quite a lot of attention among NBA fans. Those who have been following the news will certainly be aware that the GSW veteran was suspended after throwing a backhanded punch at Jusuf Nurkic during a recent game between the Warriors and Phoenix Suns.
After taking into consideration Draymond’s long history of antics on the court, the NBA finally decided that it was time to take serious action and imposed an indefinite suspension with no return timetable in sight.
The indefinite suspension for Draymond Green tops this list
Out of all the times that players have been suspended in the league, having an indefinite timer to his suspension sets Draymond apart from the rest. After all, that likely means he will have to undergo a long process and fulfill several criteria before finally making a return to his team.
“The one who choked Rudy, the one who took a wild flail, the one who punched Jordan last year, that’s the guy who needs to change.”
Steve Kerr on why Draymond Green’s suspension makes sense
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Since there is no way of telling if Draymond will be making a return this season, he certainly holds the #1 position on this list until his suspension has been lifted. With that being said, fans might be interested in taking a look at the list of longest-ever NBA suspensions.
- Miles Bridges (30 games)
- Javaris Crittenton (38 games)
- Gilbert Arenas (50 games)
- Latrell Sprewell (68 games)
- Ron Artest (86 games)
- Draymond Green (indefinite)
As fans can tell, there have been several NBA stars that have been suspended for long durations of time. Ron Artest and his actions during the infamous Malice at the Palace have given him the #1 spot on this list until this point. After all, it is quite rare to see an NBA player suspended for more than one full season.
Be that as it may, it is more than possible for Draymond to take the #1 position on this list from Artest given his own reputation and history. Fans are eager to find out more updates on Green’s progress and his expected return to the court.