Why is Draymond Green Not Playing Tonight?
Draymond Green will not play tonight. The team ruled him out before tip-off. The reason is simple. He has an illness. This is not some muscle pull or serious injury. He just does not feel well enough to get on the floor.
The Warriors are already pretty short on players. Stephen Curry is out too. Jonathan Kuminga and Al Horford are absent for unrelated injuries. The team has several missing players. Green got added to the injury report late, just hours before the game. He had been listed as questionable. During morning shootaround he looked unwell. Coaches decided to keep him off the court.
No drama is happening with Draymond Green this time. He is not being suspended. There is no disciplinary action. It is just sickness. The only problem is an illness. Coaches say that travel, no practice days, and the packed game schedule can wear players out. That can make it hard to recover from even a mild cold or bug.
Green missed one game earlier this road trip for the same reason. He tried to come back but is still sick. So the Warriors thought it best to let him rest longer. His status for the next game will depend on how he’s feeling after some time at home.
Draymond Green is crucial to how the Warriors play. He anchors the defense. When he misses games, the team feels it. The Warriors will have to rely on their bench players. They have called up a few young guys to fill in.
So that’s all it is. An illness knocked Green out for tonight. He was not hurt in practice or embroiled in conflict. The team and fans hope he’s back for the next game so the Warriors have a better shot at winning. Until he feels better, Green will stay off the hardwood.
