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“1.9 Seconds Is an Eternity, When You Have Stephen Curry”: Draymond Green Prompts Chaos at Dubnation After Debatable Last Second Decision

Published 03/12/2023, 1:01 PM EDT

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There have been several clutch players in the history of the NBA. When it comes to scoring at the buzzer, with a fraction of a second left in the game, these greats showcase the almost God-like precision that their craft boasts. Hoop fans have seen this brilliance from the likes of Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan and LeBron James, among others. These players are the reliable pillars for their teams in such situations.

In the current phase of the NBA, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors is the definition of clutch. Curry shows up to the occasion, whenever there is a need for someone to take the game away and has done it successfully many times over the years.

During yesterday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, however, Draymond Green decided to take things under his control. It didn’t go the way he hoped. The gaffe made for some hilarious reactions and brutal reality checks from the Dubnation, targeting the 33-year-old.

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Green’s last-second decision to ape Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry and the Warriors tied Saturday’s game at 111 with only 1.9 seconds remaining at the end of the 4 quarter. The point guard was wide open for one final shot that could have sealed the game but to everyone’s surprise, Draymond Green, with the ball in his hands, decided to take it himself and went for a 3-pointer. The power forward missed the shot, sending the game into overtime.

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The 2022 NBA Finals MVP Stephen Curry – and who else? – came through again with his performance as the match continued, sealing the game with a 125-116 victory for his team. Curry dropped 36 points in the game.

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This was an important game for the Warriors as they had lost 3 games in a row. After the win, fans on the internet decided to poke Green about his last-second missed attempt.

Debate erupts at Dubnation

Fans of Stephen Curry and the Warriors shared screenshots of Green’s final shot in the 4 quarter, questioning if that was the best decision. With just over a second remaining and the game tied, he did have a good enough reason to trust his instincts – whatever they might be!

Here are some of the fan reactions following the attempt:

“1.9 seconds is an eternity, especially when you have Steph Curry.”

“I remembered the game when Durant is asking for the ball during a fast break last possession for the Win. Then Dramond decided to go coast to coast , ends up losing the ball”

“Curry was being used as a decoy. Otherwise you wouldn’t have him inbounding the ball with seconds left.”

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“That was the designed play. Clock would’ve ran out if he passed it.”

“just imagine, if draymond pass that ball, curry will take that last shot coz curry shooting release time is just .46 mini sec.”

Few athletes have such a reputation among fans. The level of trust that fans share in the judgment of Stephen Curry is surely an endowment to be envied. Of course, having said that, any pro-level athlete is capable and skilled enough to bet on themselves in a situation that requires a last-minute decision.

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Do you think that Dray should have tried passing to Stephen Curry? Let us know in the comments.

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Prateek Singh

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Prateek is an NBA writer at Essentially Sports. As a law student, he has penned and published numerous pieces under his name. His passion for basketball comes from his early days of watching the Lakers perform their magic on the hardwood.
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