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Dub Nation Demands “Gangster” Draymond Green to Get It Together

Published 12/16/2023, 10:48 PM EST

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This has been a bad season so far for Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, who found himself at the center of another controversy a few days ago. In the wake of ejection for a heated exchange with Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkić, the NBA has suspended Green indefinitely. Incredibly, this is Green’s second suspension of the season. Many in Dub Nation are raising a few eyebrows at this development.

Green’s suspension news hit Dub Nation hard, prompting fans to share unfiltered thoughts on the latest twist in Green’s roller-coaster season. Opinions were as diverse as the Warriors’ playbook. One fan said, “It was a roller coaster ride. For us, it’s kind of like we are used to it because that is how things go every season, and the less often, the better.”

However, one fan went so far as to call his attitude “gangster” while supporting him otherwise. Full supporter, Draymond. However, I am very critical of his gangster attitude.” She added that she was extremely disappointed in his behavior and “that’s not how a gentleman should act on and off the court.”.

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But even amid their disappointment, many fans supported Green, highlighting all he had done for the team.

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The suspension left Dub Nation waiting for a word from the Warriors. Though the team was tight-lipped about it, the lack of an official word kept speculation and curiosity roiling. Green’s ejection, the 18th of his career, and the initial silence around it, suggested an internal conflict. The silence from the Warriors front office just added to this feeling.

Curry’s burden and resilience

The suspension hanging over Green placed an even greater burden on the heartbeat of the Warriors, Stephen Curry‘s struggles, and the fine balancing act between the experienced core and the new generation resting on Curry’s shoulders. But the star point guard retorted with his usual flair.

In a recent dust-up with the Brooklyn Nets, Curry authored a jaw-dropping 124-120 victory. With 37 points, including a mesmerizing display of 16 in the fourth quarter, Curry proved that he was capable of carrying his team through its malaise. Without Green, the Warriors found their groove. The Nets’ 41-point contribution from guard Cam Thomas was no match for Golden State.

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But the victory also pointed to a tough road ahead for the Warriors. Green’s future hanging in the balance and the team sailing a treacherous course between two harbors, Curry’s fortitude becomes a key factor as the Warriors maneuver their way through these rough seas. The path ahead is murky, but Dub Nation hopes Curry will be their guard.

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