Draymond Green to watch Game 5 of NBA Finals from baseball game

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, suspended for Game Five of the NBA Finals, will watch from the Oakland A’s game for a very good reason.

When the Golden State Warriors go for their second straight NBA title Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers, they will do so without one of their best players this season in forward Draymond Green.

Green, after numerous dustups this postseason, was finally suspended one game by the league after accumulating enough flagrant fouls over the course of the first 21 games of the 2016 playoffs. The last straw came after an altercation with LeBron James during the Warriors’ Game Four win last week.

So, what will Green be doing while his team looks to close out the NBA season? Why, he’ll be watching some Major League Baseball in the city of Oakland:

That’s right…Draymond Green will reportedly be enjoying watching basketball from the comfort of a suite at the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum. You may be asking yourself why…well, it’s all about location since the stadium is right next door to the Warriors’ home, Oracle Arena:

Due to his suspension, Green is not allowed in the arena two hours prior to tipoff, but would be allowed to join his team on the court for the celebration immediately after the final whistle sounds should Golden State win. Reportedly, the A’s asked Green to throw out the first pitch, but he declined.

You can be willing to bet that ABC will have a camera situated on the door at that tunnel’s entrance to document Draymond Green’s return should the Warriors bring home another title.

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