From beefing with the referees, to fighting Jusuf Nurkic and even applying a submission move to Rudy Gobert. Draymond Green has never shied away from his on-court theatrics. Once again, during the playoff game 4 against the Rockets, the Warriors veteran got into his chirpy mode early on. The refs did dish out some punishment, but not even as per the Houston legend, who previously was too ready to cover the financial burden of the team. Although this time, there was a small condition attached.
Draymond Green set an illegal screen, and the Rockets were to get the ball. Stephen Curry, though, in his continuation dribble, clashed with Dillon Brooks, who returned the favor from Green’s clash with Amen Thompson. Brooks, Green, and Curry were also served with technical fouls for playing a part in escalating the situation. But that was not the only incident for Green.
Four minutes after the first incident, the Warriors forward was involved in another altercation– this time with the Rockets’ Tari Eason. Battling for the loose ball, Green dove on top of Eason in the scrum, and his foot ended up on Eason’s head. Green also grabbed Eason’s jersey. After a critical review, Green was given a Flagrant 1 foul, and Eason was handed a technical foul. That’s why Vernon Maxwell wanted his Rockets players to not worry about the fines.
“If any of my young Rockets wanna lay any of these Warriors out I’ll pay the fine (if I can get my money from Vincent Askew).” Although Mad Max did add a caveat that he would only pay once his $10k is recovered. The person who took his money was former teammate Askew. But once he received the money, he stopped receiving calls from the Rockets legend. That’s why Maxwell is hesitant to pay for other people.
If any of my young Rockets wanna lay any of these Warriors out I’ll pay the fine (if I can get my money from Vincent Askew).
— Vernon Maxwell (@VernonMaxwell11) April 29, 2025
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