Draymond Green is once again at the center of controversy for his on-court antics, this time for a dramatic flop during the Golden State Warriors’ Christmas Day matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Known throughout his career for drawing attention for questionable moves, Green’s actions sparked a viral reaction after he was seen flopping in an exaggerated manner during the game.
Despite his history of flopping, Green has consistently defended his style of play, claiming that neither he nor the Warriors engage in “selling calls” or attempting to deceive referees. “We’re a team that doesn’t sell calls,” Green stated. “You can’t get Steph to sell a call if his life depended on it. We play through contact, and we’ve always prided ourselves on not relying on officials to make calls for us.”
Green further explained his approach, emphasizing that the Warriors avoid flopping because it can lead to costly turnovers, especially in the high-stakes environment of the playoffs.
“We don’t practice flopping because when you get to the playoffs, and those calls aren’t being made, you end up turning the ball over,” he said. “We’ve feasted on teams that do that over the years. We take pride in playing through the contact and just getting the job done.”
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However, in the Christmas Day game against the Lakers, Green appeared to disregard his own advice. During a scrappy moment, Green engaged in a physical struggle with two Lakers players, eventually dragging them down to the ground with what looked like a WWE-style move.
The incident drew immediate attention on social media, with fans and analysts alike commenting on Green’s actions.
Even sports commentator Skip Bayless weighed in on the situation, calling out Green’s questionable tactics. While Green’s antics didn’t result in any favorable outcomes for the Warriors in this game, as they lost to the Lakers, the viral moment added fuel to the ongoing debate about his playing style and his reputation as a “flopper.”
While the outcome of the game didn’t go the Warriors’ way, Green’s actions certainly generated plenty of buzz, further cementing his place as one of the most polarizing figures in the NBA.
Whether fans agree with his tactics or not, one thing is clear—Draymond Green knows how to keep the spotlight on himself, even in the midst of controversy.
