Draymond Green suspended for Game 5: Twitter reacts

Draymond Green suspended for NBA Finals Game 5: Twitter reacts

Jun 10, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) exchanges words with Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the fourth quarter in game four of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. The Warriors won 108-97. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

The NBA has suspended Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green for Game 5 of the NBA Finals and Twitter blew up over the decision.

After the Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night, the expectation was that they could head home for Game 5 and not have to worry about anything other than taking care of business on their home floor.

That isn’t going to be the case for the Warriors. On Saturday, Marc J. Spears reported that the NBA was reviewing the incident between Green and Cavaliers superstar LeBron James during the fourth quarter of Game 4.

Upon review, it looked like Green had struck James in the groin. The league would assess Green with a Flagrant 1, which triggered the suspension. Now, the Warriors won’t have their best defender with a chance to win the NBA Finals.

As expected after a controversial decision, Twitter blew up over the whole thing.

I am DONE with the NBA on this. Draymond Green suspended? Hiding behind a Flagrant 1. This is some straight BS. Absolute TRAVESTY!
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) June 12, 2016

Rigged NBA suspending Draymond Green to possibly lengthen the Finals.
— Carlo Bonje (@carlobonje) June 12, 2016

Man LeBron doesn't isn't a fan of competition. It'll be a little harder game to win but we'll pull through for @Money23Green
— Mark Jav (@Markjav) June 12, 2016

About time they suspended Draymond Green
— Erik (@ETheProd) June 12, 2016

Draymond Green would get slammed by LeBron. Can't wait to see game 5
— IKE (@takunah) June 12, 2016

They suspended draymond green for waving his hand.
— Sew-in Killer (@Callme_Wayne) June 12, 2016

The cavs better not lose since draymond green suspended
— ThatKidD1 🏀😈 (@JAYNEXT2) June 12, 2016

@NBA suspended @Money23Green cause they wana make more money and push a game 7. Stupid.
— Conor Carroll (@ConorKCarroll) June 12, 2016

The tweets range from conspiracy to people being elated that Green is suspended. With two polarizing figures in the NBA involved in an incident together, the entire situation is a divisive one.

The NBA once again was put between a rock and a hard spot and they finally nabbed Green for his infractions. Was it the right move?

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