Tell if you’ve heard this one before: Draymond Green was involved in a dirty play in a playoff game involving his foot.
The Golden State Warriors forward known for some dirty plays in the past got tangled up with Domantas Sabonis in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Sacramento Kings — they’re now down 0-2, for what it’s worth — and responded by stomping on the Kings star.
What will happen as a result? It remains to be seen. But a lot happened, and it was very late on the East Coast, so we’re here to sum it all up for in one place:
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Here's the play from different angles
Draymond Green has been ejected after being issued a flagrant 2 foul for stomping on Domantas Sabonis. pic.twitter.com/JNg471Irnu
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) April 18, 2023
Draymond stomping on Sabonis is wild. But hopping off bro chest and then clicking your heels is whimsically devious 😭😭💀 pic.twitter.com/c4MtO5P3fT
— brandon / jinx / big jinx (@brandonjinx) April 18, 2023
local broadcast angle hits a little differenthttps://t.co/6LyAcV346M
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) April 18, 2023
Green threw a tantrum after he was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul
Draymond Green interacts with Kings fans as he was ejected.
(via ben.golliver/IG) pic.twitter.com/vRYyJ1AUda
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 18, 2023
Kings fans not happy with Draymond. pic.twitter.com/LyWBil4beJ
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 18, 2023
Green claimed his leg got grabbed and that's the only way he could step with his other foot
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
He also called it a “solid basketball play” on Instagram after.
"My leg got grabbed. Second time in two nights. Referees just watch it.”
-Draymond talks about his flagrant on Sabonis pic.twitter.com/ywIMKFKHYo
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 18, 2023
Sabonis had this to say
First this:
This is Domantas Sabonis immediately after the game when asked about the Draymond play “stuff happens it’s just basketball” now the narrative has shifted, classic https://t.co/fzPCfyJgcZ pic.twitter.com/WqIVvuNlWM
— Allen Stiles (@The_StilesFiles) April 18, 2023
Then this:
Domantas Sabonis talks about the incident with Draymond Green: pic.twitter.com/WadlLmCbxY
— Chris Biderman (@ChrisBiderman) April 18, 2023
At least a couple of NBA players defended him
Take foul on Sabonis … I didn’t think Dray tried to step down … that’s just how his balance ended up 🤷🏽♂️…
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) April 18, 2023
That’s not a T!!!!! He was grabbing his leg.
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) April 18, 2023
An update on Sabonis's health
Sacramento Kings All-Star Domantas Sabonis is undergoing X-rays on his ribs/lungs, sources tell ESPN. Sabonis is getting evaluated after Draymond Green stepped on him in Game 2.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 18, 2023
X-rays returned negative on Sabonis’ sternum and it appears he’s avoided injury, source tells ESPN. He will undergo additional testing on Tuesday as a precaution. https://t.co/7gmm172EG8
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 18, 2023
... And one on Green
Warriors star Draymond Green asked for an X-ray on his right ankle after the Game 2 loss to the host Kings after feeling soreness, source confirmed to @andscape @espn. Source adds Green believes the injury came when Kings star Domantas Sabonis grabbed his ankle before the stomp.
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) April 18, 2023
