In the beginning of the 2023-24 NBA season, the Golden State Warriors consistently faced challenges with Draymond Green’s behavior on the court. The four-time NBA champion frequently found himself in verbal or physical altercations with opponents. After a physical altercation with Jusuf Nurkic during a Warriors vs. Suns game earlier in the season, Green received a long suspension from the league. Many believed that Green had learned from this experience and would display a much calmer demeanor for the remainder of the season. However, according to Jusuf Nurkic, Green has not learned his lesson as the veteran forward once again engaged in a verbal dispute with the Suns’ center in their recent matchup.
Stephen Curry expressed his support for his longtime teammate during the postgame conference, as reported by Anthony Slater. “Draymond was in his head. Plain and simple,” Curry stated. Curry did not hold back his criticism of Nurkic, even going as far as calling him “idiotic” for his comments about Green. Curry concluded that Green’s presence in Nurkic’s mind allowed the Warriors to exploit him during the game.
Following the final buzzer, the Warriors secured a narrow 113-112 victory over the Suns. Draymond Green contributed 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists for the Warriors, while Nurkic struggled with only 6 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. However, the standout performer of the game was undoubtedly Stephen Curry. In just 34 minutes of playing time against the highly-regarded Phoenix Suns, Curry amassed 30 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists.
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