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Draymond Green Criticizes 'Angry Black Man' Label After Fifth Playoff Technical

Green's outburst in Game 2 leaves him two technicals and two flagrant points away from suspension, amplifying pressure on the Warriors as Curry remains sidelined.

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Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors (C) reacts to his technical foul against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter of Game Two of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Target Center on May 08, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Berding/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Draymond Green received his fifth technical foul of the postseason for elbowing Naz Reid during the second quarter of Game 2 against the Timberwolves.
  • Under NBA rules, Green is now two technical fouls or two flagrant foul points away from an automatic one-game suspension, jeopardizing his availability in critical playoff games.
  • Steph Curry, sidelined with a hamstring injury, intervened to calm Green, while coach Steve Kerr subbed him out to prevent further escalation.
  • Postgame, Green condemned what he described as an 'agenda' to portray him as an 'angry Black man,' adding a racial dimension to the controversy.
  • The Warriors face heightened challenges with Curry injured and Green's disciplinary history threatening to further strain the team's playoff push.