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Joseph Salvador

ESPN Analyst Thinks Draymond Green Will Get Significant Suspension After Scuffle

Warriors forward Draymond Green was ejected in the beginning of Tuesday’s night game against the Timberwolves when he put Rudy Gobert in chokehold and wouldn’t let go during a skirmish. He will likely face a suspension for his actions and ESPN NBA analyst Jay Williams thinks the punishment will be significant.

“I think he’s gonna get a 10-game suspension,” Williams told Mike Greenberg Wednesday morning on Get Up. “His reputation precedes him. Two ejections in the past four games, but I gotta tell you, that’s my kind of teammate. If I’m scrapping with somebody, Greeny, and somebody puts their hands on me, I want my teammate to come out of nowhere to put someone in a chokehold.” 

Green has a long history of fights, dirty play and ejections. Given the dangerous implications of the chokehold  and his refusal to let go of Gobert despite the skirmish being nowhere near them, Golden State will likely be without their enforcer for some time. 

The 33-year-old is averaging 8.8. points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.7 assists so far this season. 

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