Draymond Green Clowns Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke After Being Called Out

The Warriors were able to win Game One over the Grizzlies without the services of Draymond Green for most of the affair.

During the first half, Green appeared to rip down Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke from his jersey, which resulted in a Flagrant 2 foul and an early shower for Green.

Draymond Green was hit with a flagrant 2 foul and ejected after this foul on Brandon Clarke.

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When asked about the play after the game, Brandon Clarke didn’t hold back on Draymond Green.

“It’s not shocking that he did that. It’s something he’s done in the past… He’s been known for flagrant fouls in his career. I’ve watched him on TV my whole life it feels like, so I wasn’t really shocked,” he said.

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Draymond Green was quick to clown Brandon Clarke over his reaction.

Draymond laughs off Brandon Clarke’s comment. 😂 pic.twitter.com/HjjSt11GlU

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After the game, Draymond Green claimed he was just trying to hold up Brandon Clarke, and that he didn’t feel the play warranted such a harsh punishment.

“If we went through the definition of a flagrant 2 foul, I’m not sure that that play would quite fit the definition of a flagrant foul, I’m not sure if it’ll meet that criteria,” Green said.

Being as his team came away with the win regardless, Green was able to speak more openly about how he loves where his reputation has gotten him to this point.

“Let me say, reputations are earned — I love my reputation. It’s gotten me where I am, it’s gotten me three NBA championships, it’s gotten me an NBA Defensive Player of the Year award, it’s gotten me four All-Stars, it’s made me who I am in the NBA.”

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