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Draymond Claims Racial Bias in Tech Foul
1 Feb
Summary
- Draymond Green alleged a Caucasian referee wrongly penalized him.
- Green stated the foul occurred after telling the ref not to touch him.
- Video footage appears to contradict Green's account of the incident.

Draymond Green, a star player for the Golden State Warriors, publicly accused a Caucasian referee of racial bias after receiving a technical foul during a game against the Pistons on Friday night. Green stated he was penalized for telling the official, identified as J.T. Orr, not to place his hand in Green's face. Green, who is Black, expressed that as a Black man in America, he did not want his personal space invaded.
However, broadcast footage of the incident appears to contradict Green's account. The video shows Green arguing with Orr after being fouled on a play that led to a turnover. While the two continued to exchange words as Green headed to the bench, the footage does not clearly depict the referee raising a hand to Green. Despite this, Orr assessed a technical foul to Green. Green has a history of contentious interactions and aggressive behavior on the court.




