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NBA escalates Draymond Green incident to flagrant foul for tripping Zach Edey
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NBA escalates Draymond Green incident to flagrant foul for tripping Zach Edey

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green’s transition against Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey during Friday’s game has been reclassified to 1 flagrant following a review by the NBA, the league announced SATURDAY.

In the third quarter, with 7:06 remaining in Golden State’s 123-118 victory over Memphis, Green lost the ball on a drive to the basket, and the loose ball was recovered by Edey, who passed the ball but tripped when Green appeared. to grab his leg.

Edey immediately shouted in frustration towards Green after the incident. Green was then assessed two technical fouls after contesting a foul with less than two minutes remaining and then ejected from the game.

After the contest, Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins told reporters that he thought Green’s apparent trip against Edey merited an eviction.

“Draymond grabs (Edey’s) leg and pulls him down. He’s not examined,” Jenkins said. “I know there is a code in this league and I don’t understand why it hasn’t been revised. Very disappointed.”

Finally, the league corrected the situation on Saturday.