Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was assessed a Flagrant 1 foul during Friday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs.
The incident occurred when Green drove a forearm into the back of Victor Wembanyama, sending the center to the floor during a 123-85 Spurs victory.
The foul was reviewed by officials and deemed a Flagrant 1, marking the 21st such penalty of Green’s career according to “reporting from Yahoo Sports.”
Former NFL player Marcus Holliday publicly criticized the Spurs for not intervening immediately following the aggressive play.
Holliday stated in a video that the team failed to protect their star player, “according to Pro Football Network.”
He suggested that teammates should be willing to accept fines to deter Green from repeating such actions, even recommending physical retaliation.
“You have to punch him in his face,” “Holliday declared in a recent video post.”
Wembanyama, who successfully converted the free throw following the foul, appeared unfazed by the interaction.
When asked about the physical nature of the play, Wembanyama described the action as “not surprising” “as reported on social media.”
The Spurs center further commented that he feels secure and prefers to rely on smart basketball strategy rather than escalating conflict.
This foul occurred while the Warriors were playing without injured stars Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler.
The lopsided contest saw the Spurs maintain a significant lead throughout the night, extending their winning streak to 11 games.
San Antonio currently sits at 11-2, tied with the Los Angeles Lakers for the top spot in the Western Conference.
Green, meanwhile, has faced scrutiny for his on-court conduct throughout the season, including a recent ejection against the Phoenix Suns.
The league has not announced further disciplinary action regarding the incident with Wembanyama, and the two teams are not scheduled to meet again this calendar year.