One of Draymond Green’s best traits as an NBA player is the fiery emotion he plays with, earning him a leadership role with the Golden State Warriors. Yet, at times his raw emotion can collect him a technical foul.
During the Warriors Saturday night tilt against the Detriot Pistons, Green was issued a technical foul by referee Tre Maddox. Green seemed upset after the first technical and quickly received a second, triggering an ejection late in the third quarter.
At the time of the ejection, Golden State trailed Detroit 74-68 in the third period, with Green ending his night six rebounds, three assists, two points and a block. The Michigan State product missed both his attempts from beyond the arc.
Green wasn’t the only member of the Warriors to receive a technical against Detroit; rookie Eric Paschall was assessed the foul after throwing down a monstrous dunk over the Pistons center Thon Maker.
Green is now tied for the NBA lead with Houston’s Russell Westbrook with eight technical fouls on the season. This was the second time this season, the former defensive player of the year has been ejected from San Francisco’s new Chase Center arena.
