Draymond Green is going to be suspended (again) and it raises some serious questions

Five, 10, 15, or 20 games — no matter how long Draymond Green’s upcoming suspension is, it’ll be justified.

For the second time in less than a month, Green was ejected for on-court pugilism Tuesday.

In November, Green put Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert in an impressive headlock, resulting in a five-game suspension. At least that came amid a fracas.

Tuesday, Green punched Suns center Jusuf Nurkić amid some routine jostling in the post.

He wasn’t coming to the aid of his teammate. He wasn’t countering another dirty play.

Green’s spinning hook punch was dumb, churlish, and exceptionally unnecessary. It was a cheap shot — indefensible, even for those like me who have gone to bat for Green time and time again.

Green claimed he was merely trying to “sell” a foul. He blamed instant replay for how it looked. He agreed with the ejection, but claimed it wasn’t his intention to hit Nurkić.

He said he isn’t sure the hit is worthy of a suspension.

All of it is worthy of an eye roll.

Green can claim “bad luck,” but there’s no way not to see what Green did as acting out — a moment of frustration turning into a moment of violence.

“What’s going on with him, I don’t know… That brother [needs] help,” Nurkić said. “I’m glad he didn’t try to choke me… That had nothing to do with basketball.”

“Hopefully, what [he’s] got in his life, it [gets] better.”

It’s all so ridiculous, we’re only left to wonder if something larger is at play.

Does Green even want to be out on the floor?

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 12: Jusuf Nurkic #20 of the Phoenix Suns lays on the court after being fouled by Draymond Green (not pictured) of the Golden State Warriors during the second half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on December 12, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 119-116. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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