Watch: Draymond Green appears to give up mid-play in Warriors loss to Thunder

Mar 8, 2023, 10:07 AM

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 02: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors complains about a call during their game against the LA Clippers at Chase Center on March 02, 2023 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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BY JOSEPH JAROSZ

Former Editor

As Kings fans were celebrating a Grizzlies loss last night, there was more NBA entertainment for fans to point and laugh at, thanks to Draymond Green.

The Golden State Warriors just rattled off a five-game home winning streak, before losing in prime time over the weekend in Los Angeles to the Lakers. Looking to right the ship, the Warriors traveled to Oklahoma City to face off against the Thunder Tuesday night.

One sequence at the end of the first half illustrates the Warriors’ 7-25 road woes.

Draymond Green appeared to break away from his defender and was wide open in the lane. He then frantically waved his hands, trying to get a pass from teammate Jordan Poole. When Poole instead passed to Klay Thompson, Green turned and walked towards the sidelines. What he didn’t see though, was Thompson tried to pass Green the ball, which resulted in a turnover.

Luckily for the Warriors, the Thunder could not capitalize on the turnover, even with Green never making his way down the court to play defense.

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A frustrated Draymond appears to give up on the play which resulted in a turnover … pic.twitter.com/uemOduLvG6

— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 8, 2023

Green did not speak to the media following the team’s 137-128 loss, but coach Steve Kerr was asked about the play. He said the team was “a little disconnected” in the first half.

Steve Kerr called the Warriors disconnected when asked about Draymond giving up on a play in the first half pic.twitter.com/HOFBtAmsw4

— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 8, 2023

Draymond Green and the Warriors will look to bounce back Thursday against the Memphis Grizzlies.

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