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Draymond Questions Precedent Set By NBA's Lack of Discipline on Wemby

Minnesota Timberwolves On SI·Will Ragatz·20 days ago
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After Victor Wembanyama was assessed a flagrant two and ejected for his elbow to Naz Reid's throat in Game 4 on Sunday night, the NBA chose not to levy further discipline on the Spurs' superstar on Monday. No suspension for Game 5 on Tuesday. No fine beyond the automatic $2,000 penalty that comes with a flagrant two. The reactions to that decision have been mixed. One person with an interesting but perhaps unsurprising response is controversial Warriors forward and podcaster Draymond Green. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show , the 14-year veteran wondered both about possible superstar treatment and about the precedent set by the league's lack of punishment. He also was taken aback by Spurs coach Mitch Johnson's response to the incident . "When I saw what happened and then I saw Mitch Johnson's press conference, I was like whoa," Green said. "'He took matters in his own hands and if the referees ain't gon' call (fouls) I'm happy he did.' Well, there's intent, guys. There's intent.…

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