Draymond Green is formally again — the Golden State Warriors star is predicted to play in opposition to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday … his first recreation following his indefinite suspension.
The Dubs introduced the four-time champion was listed as “energetic” for the highway matchup simply minutes in the past … sharing the information with a clip of Green dunking throughout pregame warmups.
Draymond Green is energetic for as we speak’s recreation in opposition to the Memphis Grizzlies. pic.twitter.com/1u7pVeuTQt
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Green will come off the bench for Golden State … and the squad is undoubtedly hoping he offers a spark, as they’re at the moment 18-21 and sit towards the underside of the Western Conference.
Dubs head coach Steve Kerr identified Green hasn’t performed shortly … which can end in restricted minutes in his first recreation again.
Kerr shares the plan for Draymond’s return as we speak however would not reveal if he’ll begin or come off the bench 👀 pic.twitter.com/049lZ0NRaW
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“It will principally be primarily based on how he is feeling and the way that unit is doing whereas he is on the market,” he advised reporters earlier than the sport. “We’ll simply see the way it goes.”
Of course, Green hasn’t performed since his punishment for hitting Phoenix Suns participant Jusuf Nurkic on Dec. 12 … and through his time away from the hardwood, he sought counseling and targeted on his life away from basketball.
Green beforehand revealed he contemplated strolling away from his professional profession throughout his suspension … however commissioner Adam Silver talked him out of it.
As for his “antics,” Green advised the media he believes he can go away that half of his recreation behind … and let his abilities do the speaking.