A lot of conversation and controversy is swirling around Draymond Green once again.
On Wednesday night, he was ejected from the game against the Orlando Magic after arguing with referees.
On “Undisputed,” Skip Bayless asked an interesting question: was Green ejected as a way to inspire his team to play well without him?
“Are you trying to inspire your team to play without you?” Bayless asked.
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Following the game, Steph Curry commended the multiple players who stepped up in Green’s absence and carried the team to a much-needed win over the Magic.
Perhaps the ejection of Green fired them up and forced them all to dig deep and play harder.
However, it is also possible that Green just lost control of his temper and didn’t keep himself in check when he needed to.
Bayless mentioned that so many people admire Green and that he has many friends in the league, despite his actions over the years.
Many people are rooting for him and hoping that he can remain on the court as much as possible.
Wednesday night was concerning for those people because it showed everyone a glimpse of the old version of Green that everyone wanted to say goodbye to.
Thankfully for the Warriors, they were able to secure a win without Green.
But that might not always be the case, because he adds a level of competitiveness, leadership, and inspiration that helps the entire lineup perform better.
Bayless isn’t sure why Green chose to act out on Wednesday but he is reminding the star player that he can help his team a lot more by remaining in games.
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