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The Minnesota Timberwolves have taken action against one fan who engaged in a back-and-forth with Draymond Green during Game 2 of their second-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors.
While he was on a stationary bike in the tunnel near the Warriors' bench, Green was recorded going at it with a fan. This person was escorted out of the arena.
This sequence and the technical foul the referees gave him in the second quarter prompted a major rant from Green after the game. He clapped back at the people who try to show him in a certain light, claiming he's often presented as an "angry black man."
The situation didn't end there and the Timberwolves got to work to make things right, taking action against this fan.
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves.Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
The Timberwolves acted on this situation and issued a statement to announce their course of action after noticing the situation this fan and Green were involved.
Warriors beat writer Danny Emerman shared Minnesota's statement on this incident on X.
"During the fourth quarter of last night's game against the Warriors, a fan was ejected by Target Center security for violating the NBA Fan Code of Conduct in an incident involving Draymond Green. A second individual, who was identified by surrounding patrons as making racially charged comments towards Green, left on his own before arena security could confirm his identity. The team is continuing to investigate, and additional action may be taken.
The Timberwolves and Target Center are firmly committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and safe environment for all. Racist, hateful, or threatening behavior has no place at our games or in our community and will not be tolerated under any circumstances."
Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET. This will be the first game of the series played at Chase Center. Without Steph Curry, the fans hope to make an impact on the team and push them to get a win.
Green, Jimmy Butler and Co. have the chance to take a 2-1 lead and move on from the tumultuous game they played on Thursday.
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While he was on a stationary bike in the tunnel near the Warriors' bench, Green was recorded going at it with a fan. This person was escorted out of the arena.
This sequence and the technical foul the referees gave him in the second quarter prompted a major rant from Green after the game. He clapped back at the people who try to show him in a certain light, claiming he's often presented as an "angry black man."
The situation didn't end there and the Timberwolves got to work to make things right, taking action against this fan.
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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves.Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
The Timberwolves acted on this situation and issued a statement to announce their course of action after noticing the situation this fan and Green were involved.
Warriors beat writer Danny Emerman shared Minnesota's statement on this incident on X.
"During the fourth quarter of last night's game against the Warriors, a fan was ejected by Target Center security for violating the NBA Fan Code of Conduct in an incident involving Draymond Green. A second individual, who was identified by surrounding patrons as making racially charged comments towards Green, left on his own before arena security could confirm his identity. The team is continuing to investigate, and additional action may be taken.
The Timberwolves and Target Center are firmly committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and safe environment for all. Racist, hateful, or threatening behavior has no place at our games or in our community and will not be tolerated under any circumstances."
Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET. This will be the first game of the series played at Chase Center. Without Steph Curry, the fans hope to make an impact on the team and push them to get a win.
Green, Jimmy Butler and Co. have the chance to take a 2-1 lead and move on from the tumultuous game they played on Thursday.
Continue reading...
