By: Vivek Nair Image credit: NBA and Twitter
With the NBA playoffs in full swing, the center of attention in the past week has been none other than GSW star Draymond Green.
Draymond was suspended for Game 3 after stomping on Kings center Domantas Sabonis' chest during Game 2, after which he suffered a sternum contusion.
The incident sparked a heated debate on social media, and it seemed like Green might avoid a suspension.
However, on Tuesday night, the NBA announced that Green would be suspended for Game 3, which caused a stir on social media, with NBA players sharing their thoughts on the decision.
Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard was among the first to react to the news. In a tweet, he wrote, "A suspension is crazy."
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith also shared his thoughts on the controversy, calling the decision to suspend Green a "travesty" and accusing the NBA of "hiding behind a Flagrant 1."
In a tweet, ESPN highlighted Draymond Green's history of playoff suspensions, pointing out that he's the only player to have received multiple playoff suspensions in the last ten years.
Regardless of their opinions, Green's suspension will undoubtedly affect the outcome of the Warriors-Kings series. Without Green, the GSW will need to adjust their lineup in order to be victorious.
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