The ex-Warriors player also explained why Green’s ‘heavy’ punishment is justified

GOLDEN State Warriors stars are fed up with Draymond Green after the forward’s most recent on-court brawl earned him an indefinite suspension, his ex-teammate claims.

The NBA punished Green, 33, for striking Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in the face earlier this week — and will require the four-time All-Star to meet certain conditions before he’s allowed to return.

An ex-Golden State Warriors player has told The U.S. Sun that Draymond Green’s teammates have had enough of the forward’s brawling. Credit: Getty Images – Getty

The NBA suspended Green indefinitely after he struck Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in the face earlier this week. Credit: Reuters

The incident happened less than a month after the former Defensive Player of the Year put Minnesota Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert in a chokehold. Credit: AP
The incident took place after Green served a five-game suspension for putting Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert in a chokehold last month.

His inclination for dirty fouls has been well-documented over the 2017 NBA Defensive Player of the Year’s career.

The 6-foot-6 forward is nine ejections away from equaling Rasheed Wallace’s all-time record of 29.

But his conduct has become alarmingly violent, beginning with the shocking altercation with Jordan Poole that left the ex-Warriors guard knocked out during preseason practice in 2022.

One of Green’s ex-teammates, who spoke with The U.S. Sun on the condition of anonymity, said he can’t recognize the four-time NBA champion.

“Everyone knows that he has a very strong personality and I saw it during my time with the team,” the former Dub said.

“But now he looks like someone that can’t control himself and loses it any time things don’t go his way.

“I really think he needs help, therapy or to solve some possible issues he may have in his life.”

The player added that Warriors stars have had enough of Green’s brawling.

“I am still close to some of my former teammates there, and they are really pissed about him and this kind of behavior,” he said.

“Also, you are a professional player in one of the most famous leagues in the world, you have to behave well and be a good example for the youth.”

The ex-Warriors hooper also said that while Green’s indefinite suspension is a heavy punishment, the NBA had no choice but to enforce it considering it’s his second violent incident of the season.

A member of one of the Western Conference contender’s front office told The U.S. Sun that the Warriors star’s misconduct is hurting his legacy.

“It’s sad because Draymond Green went from being a very solid element on one of the best teams ever to now being one of the biggest villains of the league — maybe the biggest one,” they said.

The executive added that in suspending Green indefinitely, the NBA sent him a message to turn things around as his behavior is detrimental to the league as a whole.

Green will need to meet certain conditions before the NBA allows him to return to the court. Credit: Getty