Internet responds with memes as NBA suspends Draymond Green indefinitely after Jusuf Nurkic clash

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: On Wednesday, December 13, NBA player Draymond Green has been indefinitely suspended following a clash with Phoenix player Jusuf Nurkic. 

The decision has been met with a wave of reactions online, with many users expressing their thoughts through memes and comments, echoing that the move was "well deserved." 

NBA suspends Draymond Green after he struck Jusuf Nurkic in the face 

Green, a forward for the Golden State Warriors, was handed an indefinite suspension after he hit Phoenix Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic in the face.

This season, Green has been ejected three times, with the latest occurring during the Warriors' narrow 119-116 loss on Tuesday. 

The NBA has imposed this unusual open-ended ban on the player due to his consistent record of "unsportsmanlike acts." Before he can return to the court, the 33-year-old will be "required to meet certain league and team conditions" set by the league and his team.

Notably, the NBA rarely hands out indefinite suspensions, typically opting for bans that last a specified number of games.

During the third quarter, referees deemed Green’s arm swing into Nurkic's face as a flagrant foul 2 - categorized as "unnecessary and excessive contact," resulting in an automatic ejection.

In his NBA career, Green has been expelled from 18 games, the most among active players.

The four-time NBA champion reportedly later expressed regret to Nurkic, explaining that he unintentionally hit Nurkic while attempting to draw a foul, believing he was being illegally restrained, as per BBC.

Despite the apology, the Suns player was still displeased, remarking, "What's going on with him? I don't know. Personally, I feel like that brother needs help."

Internet has a meme fest over Draymond Green's suspension

As the news of Draymond Green's suspension came just a day after the Tuesday game, netizens took to the internet to post funny memes surrounding the situation. 

One wrote, "Well deserved," while another joked, "He gon sign with the WWE." 

"Draymond realising he can attend LeBron’s games," quipped a person. 

A person suggested, "He should go do UFC in the meantime," with someone else commenting, "It’s time to hang that jersey up that once a dynasty has fallen." 

One more chimed in, "Congratulations on your early retirement," besides others posting their hilarious take on the situation. 

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