Draymond Green criticizes Jusuf Nurkic for receiving the “too small” celebration in return shortly after performing it.
Draymond Green in the aftermath of the game interview (Image via X)
The NBA match between the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns on Saturday kept basketball enthusiasts on the edge of their seats. Throughout the intense game, both teams showcased impressive performances. The match was filled with thrilling and controversial moments, allowing fans to witness the competitive nature of the players.
One of the most widely discussed incidents involved Draymond Green and Jusuf Nurkic. In a previous encounter, Green struck Nurkic in the face, resulting in an indefinite suspension for the latter. In the latest game, tensions between the two players remained high, and they even exchanged the “too small” celebration, mocking each other’s height.
During the post-game interview, Green was questioned about his decision to respond to Nurkic’s celebration. Green did not hold back and expressed his belief that Nurkic should have refrained from performing the celebration if he couldn’t handle the subsequent aggressive plays. He further stated,
Draymond: “Despite outweighing me by 70 pounds, he ended up being put in the rim? He should exercise caution.” He’s truly exceptional, man lmaoopic.twitter.com/qJWGmp3xTp
Following the defeat, Nurkic also had some words for Green, suggesting that the latter has not learned from his time away from the game and continues to engage in confrontations on the court.
The NBA is renowned for its players’ creative celebrations during games. One of the favorites among players is the “too small” celebration, which essentially implies that the defender is too short or small to effectively guard them. Players often perform this celebration after successfully overcoming the defense and scoring for their team.
In the Warriors vs Suns game on Saturday, Nurkic executed the celebration in response to Green’s defense. However, just a few minutes later, Green managed to score a layup against the 7ft center and returned the celebration, as Nurkic failed to effectively defend the play. NBA fans were thrilled to witness such competitive behavior in a closely contested game.
Green called out Nurkic, who is physically larger than him, during the post-game interview. He emphasized that Nurkic should exercise caution if he expects the celebration to be reciprocated shortly after, with even Stephen Curry joining in on the action.
According to the Source firstsportz.com