In a recent episode of “The Draymond Green Show,” Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green revealed a pivotal moment where NBA commissioner Adam Silver played a crucial role in preventing his premature retirement. The revelation came during a conversation surrounding Green’s indefinite league suspension following an incident with Phoenix center Jusuf Nurkic on December 12.
Expressing the overwhelming nature of his experiences, Green disclosed his initial decision to retire, stating, “This is too much for me. … It’s all becoming too much for me — and I’m going to retire.” However, Silver intervened, dissuading Green from making such a hasty decision. Green recounted the exchange, emphasizing Silver’s supportive stance, saying, “You’re making a very rash decision, and I won’t let you do that.”
Gratitude for Commissioner’s Support
Green expressed gratitude for the NBA commissioner’s approach, praising him for being more about helping players than punishing them. He acknowledged the positive impact of their lengthy and constructive discussion.
Green, currently serving a 14-game suspension due to his actions on the court, is set to make a return. The suspension resulted from his second violent act within a month, the first being a five-game suspension for an altercation with Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert on November 14. After undergoing a month of counseling, Green was reinstated by the NBA, and he is expected to rejoin the Warriors in approximately a week.
As Green gears up for his return, the Warriors find themselves in a challenging position with a record of 17-19, placing them 11th in the Western Conference. Despite the team’s struggles, Green remains optimistic about his role. The counseling sessions, initiated during his suspension, are anticipated to continue as he resumes playing.
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With an average of 9.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists in 15 games this season, Green’s return carries significance for the Warriors, who aim to improve their standing in the highly competitive Western Conference. Notably, Green is in the first season of a lucrative four-year, $100 million contract, emphasizing the financial implications of his suspension – losing $153,941 for every game sidelined.