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Draymond Green Defends LaMelo Ball's Trip, Questions NBA Fines
18 Apr
Summary
- Draymond Green commented on LaMelo Ball's trip of Bam Adebayo.
- Green believes suspensions shouldn't depend on injury severity.
- Ball received a $35,000 fine but no suspension for the incident.
NBA player Draymond Green has weighed in on LaMelo Ball's recent trip of Bam Adebayo, asserting that the league made the right call by not suspending the Charlotte Hornets star. Green, known for his own on-court intensity, compared the incident to an event where his ankle was grabbed, leading to his subsequent stomp on an opponent.
Green's core argument is that player suspensions should not be determined by the severity of the injury sustained by the player who was fouled. He emphasized that LaMelo Ball was fined $35,000 and received a flagrant 2 foul for his actions, but a suspension was not warranted.
The Warriors forward believes that while Ball's move was an intentional trip, his intent was not to cause significant harm to Adebayo. This contrasts with the significant backlash from Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, who called the play "stupid" and "dangerous."
Ball himself downplayed the incident, stating he did not see the play and was disoriented after being hit in the head. The NBA's decision to issue a fine rather than a suspension aligns with Green's view on intentionality versus injury outcome.
