After seeing a post asking for Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr to be suspended due to Draymond Green’s actions, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler’s agent went off on social media.
Green was ejected from Golden State’s game against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night after a vicious hit to the face of Suns center Jusuf Nurkic.
Green had two points, two rebounds, and two assists before being ejected, but he also turned the ball over three times. Golden State was defeated 119-116 on Tuesday.
Green has been ejected for the third time this season. He received a five-game suspension for putting Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert in a headlock during a scuffle between the two teams.
Green could face another suspension as a result of his hit on Nurkic on Tuesday.
One social media user suggested that the league suspend Steve Kerr because he is the only “defender” of Green left.
It’s difficult to blame Kerr for anything because his job is to support his players. Kerr is unlikely to throw Green under the bus, and the Warriors coach isn’t the reason Green is committing these heinous crimes.
Bernie Lee, Butler’s agent, defended Kerr, asking what the Warriors’ head coach should do to prevent Green’s actions.
Kerr’s main concern should be getting the Warriors back on track after a sluggish start to the season. They currently have a 10-13 record and are ranked 11th in the Western Conference.
Green apologized for his actions after the loss to Phoenix, but it may not be enough to keep him from facing further punishment from the NBA.
“He was pulling my hip, and I was swinging away to sell the call, made contact with him,” Green went on to say. “As you know, I’m not one to apologize for things I meant to do, but I do apologize to Jusuf because I didn’t intend to hit him.”
While Green had no malicious intent, the outcome of the play was far more violent than it should have been.
It will be interesting to see how the NBA handles this situation, particularly given that Green is a repeat offender this season.
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