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BOSTON — A code of conduct message was briefly displayed on the Jumbotron a few times per game at TD Garden during the NBA Finals. And at least on one occasion a night, the PA announcer read the message to fans. Plastered on the entire screen in green with a white font, it read: “Fans engaging in any disruptive behavior such as: fighting, throwing objects, attempting to enter the court or interrupt play, USING IMPROPER OR OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE or gestures are subject to ejection, ban, and… Source link

BOSTON — New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum, the new president of the National Basketball Players Association, took in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors. McCollum is also the newest member of the media fraternity, signing with ESPN as an NBA analyst. After the Celtics won 116-100 to go up 2-1, McCollum — and new executive director of the NBPA, Tamika Tremaglio — waited in the hallway down the aisle of the locker rooms to allow… Source link

BOSTON — The topic of whether Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green should have been ejected in Game 2 of the NBA Finals dominated headlines this week. Green, who already picked up an earlier technical foul, had a mini altercation with Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown toward the end of the second quarter that went unpenalized. Two technicals are an automatic ejection. Celtics forward Grant Williams, who is a vice president of the National Basketball Players Association, spoke to Yahoo… Source link

Draymond Green entered Game 2 of the NBA Finals wanting to play something other than basketball, and the Boston Celtics obliged, losing themselves among a bevy of controversial calls and careless turnovers. The Golden State Warriors forward bodied Jayson Tatum, wrestled Grant Williams, baited Jaylen Brown and mauled Al Horford. Green was nearly ejected in the final minute before halftime. Instead of responding with aggression around the basket, Boston laid down in an embarrassing… Source link

BOSTON — Miami Heat longtime forward Udonis Haslem took exception to Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green stating the Western Conference champs would end up facing the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. Led by Jimmy Butler’s 47 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and four steals, the Heat shocked the basketball community by stealing Game 6 on Friday to extend the series to a Game 7 on Sunday in Miami. Green made the remark on TNT’s “Inside the NBA” postgame show Thursday… Source link

SAN FRANCISCO — Draymond Green is enjoying Golden State’s return to NBA prominence after a two-year sabbatical, believing the break helped his mind and body recover and realign his hunger. After five straight NBA Finals and three titles, the Warriors had an injury-riddled 2019-20 season and were eliminated in the play-in tournament last season by the same Memphis Grizzlies they’re facing now. Green called the last two years “miserable” but felt they were valuable — he was able to… Source link

Jae Crowder wasn’t ejected on Monday night, and Draymond Green had plenty of thoughts. The Phoenix Suns forward kicked Luka Doncic directly in the groin in the first half of their 121-114 win in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. Crowder went to make a pass near the top of the key around the midway point of the second quarter, and his right leg came flying up before drilling Doncic directly in the groin. That, naturally, sent Doncic… Source link

As a loaded Saturday Sweet 16 slate tipped off with a heavyweight women’s matchup between UConn and Iowa, Draymond Green weighed in on the equal opportunity conversation that’s dominated March. The Golden State Warriors forward posted a lengthy Twitter take touching on topics like gaps in pay and media exposure in men’s and women’s sports. He invited “lady hoopers” to join the conversation, and some did. As did soccer star Megan Rapinoe, a fierce advocate for women’s rights in sports and… Source link

Draymond Green got thrown out in the final seconds of Saturday’s matchup with the Charlotte Hornets, and it likely cost the Golden State Warriors the game. Green picked up a pair of technicals after a wild scramble for a loose ball with less than 10 seconds left in the game. So, Terry Rozier hit a pair of free throws for the Hornets to tie it back up at 100. He then hit a heavily contested shot at the buzzer to give Charlotte an improbable 102-100 win. “[Draymond] crossed the line. That’s… Source link

Draymond Green didn’t want to focus on the Golden State Warriors‘ 30-point demolishing of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. He instead spent almost all of his postgame news conference sounding off on how the NBA treats its players and the double standard. Green’s comments were unprompted by any questions, but were instead lit by the Cavaliers opting to sit center Andre Drummond while they attempt to trade him. The Cavs reportedly have no plans to play him while they search for a trade… Source link