ESPN's Kendrick Perkins responded to Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green's ejection in Monday's 116-113 win against the Phoenix Suns. The former NBA center is fed up with Green, questioning his value to the Warriors amidst a five-game winning streak.
Although All-Star Stephen Curry says Green's ejection triggered the Warriors into focus to close out their win against the Suns, Perkins isn't buying it. Green's impact from a pure basketball standing point rarely makes headlines, Perkins said, per ESPN's First Take.
“When’s the last time we discussed Draymond and brought up him as far as his basketball and not fighting? At some point, he has to deliver on the floor,” Perkins said. “And when you look at the start of this season, Draymond Green's been nonexistent. He has done absolutely nothing for the Warriors. To me, he has been a liability more than an asset. And when you look at Steph's face, yes, he's always going to protect Draymond Green because of their brotherhood.”
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Draymond Green finished with four points, four rebounds, two assists, and one steal in the Warriors' three-point win against the Suns. In a game where the Warriors overcame a 17-point deficit, Curry's 34 points and seven assists propelled them to victory in the second half. Brandin Podziemski finished with 20 points, and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg added 16 points, five rebounds, and five assists.
Article Continues BelowAfter the win, Curry addressed how Green's ejection helped the Warriors to their fifth win of the regular season, per ESPN's Anthony Slater.
“He lit a fire in all of us,” Curry said. “We had to respond. I'm glad we did.”
The Warriors (5-3) will host the Miami Heat on Thursday.