Golden State Warriors forwards Kevin Durant and Draymond Green are both five technical fouls away from a one-game suspension, but head coach Steve Kerr isn't too worried about them at the moment.
Steve Kerr joked Kevin Durant and Draymond Green are on pace to have 42 technicals by the Finals. Kerr said he’s not actually concerned both are 5 techs away from a one-game suspension pic.twitter.com/vtbUtSFChW
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) April 27, 2019
Both Durant and Green earned two techs throughout their hard-fought and highly physical series with the Los Angeles. According to the rules, when a player reaches seven technical fouls, he will be suspended for one game.
Article Continues BelowSteve Kerr might be downplaying the situation at the moment, but he would be wise to closely monitor this situation. The last time he lost a player to suspension due to exceeding the number of technical fouls allowed, they lost the championship series.
Green and Durant will need to be more careful from here moving forward. The Warriors are gunning for their third straight title, and if one of them gets suspended, it could jeopardize their plans.
The Warriors are still the overwhelming favorites to win the title this year, but one of the possible reasons for their demise could come from within the team. Steve Kerr knows that his players are aware of their situations, but it would be highly advisable if he reminds them of the possible repercussions if they don't get their emotions in check.