The Warriors are already down one superstar — and if Draymond Green doesn’t cut the antics, they might be down another. In Game 2, Green once again reminded everyone that composure is still a work in progress. Head coach Steve Kerr has seen this movie before, and he didn’t hesitate to intervene — because the stakes are way too high for that kind of slip-up right now.

In the Second quarter. Draymond gets fouled by Naz Reid. Instead of brushing it off and moving on, Green fires back with some words—and an elbow. Refs hit him with his fifth technical foul of the playoffs (5 tech in 9 playoff games? That’s the highest in the NBA so far). Steve Kerr didn’t waste time; he yanked Green from the game before the whole thing spiraled into another ejection. It was the second tech in three games for Draymond. Sound familiar?

Postgame, Steve Kerr laid it out without fluff: “He’s going to have to be careful… He’s going to have to stay composed, and I’m confident he will because he knows the circumstances.” Kerr’s got hope, but even he knows they’re playing with fire. With Steph Curry already sidelined, the last thing this team needs is their defensive anchor sitting because of another meltdown.

Back in 2016, Green’s suspension in the Finals was the turning point that handed Cleveland the title. Ask any Warriors fan—they still haven’t let that one go. History has a way of repeating itself, and Green’s been walking this line for nearly a decade. The question now: has he learned from it, or are we headed for another “what if” moment?

What Happens If Draymond Gets Ejected or Suspended?

Draymond Green isn’t just flirting with danger — he’s practically tap dancing on it. Green is walking a tightrope. One more heated moment, one more missed call turned meltdown, and he’s gone for a game—or worse, multiple games if the flagrant meter climbs. That’s a nightmare scenario for a Warriors squad already fighting uphill without Stephen Curry.

If Green gets suspended, Golden State instantly loses its defensive anchor, emotional heartbeat, and secondary playmaker. Steve Kerr then has no choice but to rely on a committee of younger, less experienced players — Jonathan Kuminga, Trayce Jackson-Davis, and Moses Moody — to carry the load. That shift hurts the Warriors’ defensive communication, slows down transition chances, and strips their offense of versatility. Opponents know it. If they bait Green and get under his skin (Ahem… Edwards), they’ll push Kerr straight into damage control.

And don’t forget: this isn’t uncharted territory. Green’s 2016 Finals suspension turned a 3–1 lead into a 3–4 collapse. According to an ESPN report, he’s now at 163 career technical fouls and racked up 219 personal fouls in the 2024–25 season alone. The man plays with fire, but sometimes it burns his own house down.

Draymond Green remains essential to the Warriors’ identity, but his volatility is becoming a liability, with the margin for error shrinking by the game. Steve Kerr is trying to balance trust with control, giving Draymond room to be himself while pulling the reins before it’s too late. But if Green can’t stay composed, the Warriors could be staring down a playoff exit not because they got outplayed, but because they couldn’t keep their best players on the floor.

The message is clear: either Green keeps his cool, or Golden State and Steve Kerr have to start building a Plan B.