Draymond Green Triggers Suspension For Throwing Ball At Westbrook's Head

On March 15, Draymond Green picked up a technical foul in a game against the LA Clippers.

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The tech came after Green tossed the ball at Russell Westbrook’s head.

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It was Green’s 16th technical foul of the season, triggering an automatic suspension.

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Green will be suspended for the Warriors’ game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, March 17.

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Draymond is the second player this season to hit 16 technicals. The other is Grizzlies’ wing Dillon Brooks.

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The Green suspension comes at a poor time for the Warriors, who are dealing with several internal issues.

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Andre Iguodala fractured his wrist and will have surgery next week.

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Andrew Wiggins remains out due to personal reasons, and Gary Payton II hasn’t suited up for them yet.

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For Draymond, it'll be another suspension for every additional 2 techs until the end of the regular season.

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With the Warriors needing his defense, Draymond will have to be very careful until the playoffs.

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