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Draymond Green Defends 2023 Stomp on Domantas Sabonis in Kai Cenat Stream

His comments revived scrutiny of his on-court record without prompting any new NBA action.

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Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9), Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrate during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game three of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena
Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) blows a kiss towards the crowd before the start of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center
Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center

Overview

  • On Kai Cenat’s livestream, Green said Domantas Sabonis grabbed his ankle and repeated “You gotta get him back,” claiming the viral clip omitted that grab.
  • The original incident came in Game 2 of the 2023 first-round series, when Green stomped on Sabonis’s chest, was ejected, and later received a one-game suspension.
  • Golden State lost that game but beat Sacramento in seven to win the series.
  • Coverage characterized Green’s stance as blaming Sabonis and set it against prior flashpoints, including his 2016 Finals tangle with LeBron James that led to an automatic suspension.
  • Green said he does not regret his actions and added he would not want his son thinking such treatment is acceptable, and there has been no additional discipline from the league.