Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green sparked a frenzy on X, formerly known as Twitter, with his exuberant celebration after Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama missed both free throws following Green’s flagrant foul during Monday’s game at Chase Center. The incident occurred late in the third quarter of the Warriors’ 123-112 victory over the Grizzlies. Green delivered a hard foul on Aldama during a drive to the basket, initially called as a common foul but upgraded to a Flagrant 1 upon review.
Draymond being Draymond:
As Aldama stepped to the line, Green began pumping up the home crowd, waving his arms and hopping in anticipation. When Aldama clanked both attempts off the rim, Green erupted into a high-kneed skip across the court, clapping and gesturing wildly while teammates like Stephen Curry looked on in amusement. The crowd roared, and referees quickly intervened to prevent escalation, though no further penalties were issued.Video of the moment quickly went viral. Users on X flooded the platform with reactions, ranging from amusement to outrage over Green’s antics, which some viewed as taunting. “Corny at 40,” one user wrote, echoing a sentiment that Green’s behavior was immature for a 35-year-old veteran. Others called for discipline, with one posting, “Every other player in the league gets a tech for this but it’s Draymond so the rules don’t apply to him.” Another added, “He needs mental help,” while a different user drew a baseball analogy: “If this were baseball, he’d get beaned on his next at bat.”Not all responses were critical.
Draymond's reaction after his flagrant foul FT's were missed by the Grizzlies 😅😭 pic.twitter.com/KY51BnprIh
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Some fans celebrated Green’s energy as classic showmanship. “Top 5 funniest human beings OAT,” one said, referring to “of all time.” Another shared a meme highlighting the moment, and one simply noted, “draymond being draymond .” A user quipped, “He’s not real,” capturing the disbelief at Green’s unfiltered personality.The celebration harkens back to Green’s history of emotional on-court displays, including past ejections and suspensions for similar incidents. In 2022, he was ejected from a playoff game against Memphis after a Flagrant 2 foul, though the Warriors rallied to win that series. Monday’s game showcased Golden State’s depth, with Green contributing 12 points, eight rebounds and six assists despite the foul trouble.
Are Draymond’s antics getting old?
The Warriors improved to 3-1 on the young season, while Memphis fell to 2-2.X users debated whether the skip crossed into unsportsmanlike territory. “Green is Trash. Always has been. Don’t @ me,” one posted, sparking a thread of replies defending Green’s four NBA championships.
Another shared a GIF of similar energy from past games, writing “same energy.”NBA officials have not commented on potential fines or further review, but the league often scrutinizes such celebrations. Green, known for his defensive prowess and vocal leadership, has faced criticism before for antics that opponents deem provocative. Yet, his passion remains a staple of Warriors basketball, dividing fans but undeniably entertaining.As the clip continued circulating, it underscored X’s role as a real-time barometer for NBA drama. Whether viewed as harmless fun or excessive taunting, Green’s skip ensured he dominated postgame discussions, proving once again his knack for stealing the spotlight.
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