Matt Barnes bashes NBA's decision to suspend Green
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green's suspension for Game 5 of the NBA Finals is receiving mixed reviews from fans, media, and players alike.
Green was assessed a flagrant-1 foul for striking LeBron James in the groin during Game 4 on Friday. Since he had already accumulated three flagrant points beforehand, the fourth automatically resulted in a one-game suspension.
Matt Barnes, a former member of the Warriors' 2006-07 "We Believe" roster who's currently with the Memphis Grizzlies, couldn't contain himself from sharing his disdain for the league's ruling shortly after it was issued on Sunday afternoon.
So your trying to tell me after the historical run the Warriors have made this season, that if they win tonight...cont
— Matt Barnes (@Matt_Barnes22) June 12, 2016
Arguably the most important player on the team Drymond Green won't be able to celebrate with his team??
— Matt Barnes (@Matt_Barnes22) June 12, 2016
Smfh that's a joke!
Lebron knows god damn well he didn't need to step over that man like that! Funny how the NBA #PicksAndChooses #Bullsh!t
— Matt Barnes (@Matt_Barnes22) June 12, 2016
Whatever they play tomorrow, but this is the FINALS!! "Maybe" you fine him, but a suspension is ridiculous!
— Matt Barnes (@Matt_Barnes22) June 12, 2016
Game 5 goes down on Monday at Oracle Arena. Should Golden State emerge victorious sans Green, they will walk away with their second-straight world championship.