All day long, every basketball fan on the planet has been awaiting word on what would happen to Golden State Warriors All-Star forward Draymond Green after he kicked the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Steven Adams in the nuts during a Game 3 matchup.
After refreshing Twitter nonstop, we finally have an answer from Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski:
The NBA will not suspend Golden State's Draymond Green for Game 4, league sources tell @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 23, 2016
As expected, the Internet reacted in typical fashion—harshly.
That THUG should be arrested.What a disgrace. Only a matter of time before another Malice at the Palace!!! #ArrestDraymond
— alex (@ultralightbeam) May 23, 2016
@DarnellMayberry @TheVertical NBA RIGGED
— LUD BACK (@DopeShii_) May 23, 2016
https://twitter.com/DoubleD710/status/734884734585556992
that's a dick move
— Alex Guerin (@hamspamtymaam) May 23, 2016
https://twitter.com/Alidir08/status/734885651204739072
It’s tough to argue the NBA’s decision since there’s no way to tell if Green’s kick was intentional—even if he will get a hefty fine. Plus, it’s the playoffs, so you want both teams to be at full strength.