Draymond Green was hit with a flagrant 1 foul after accidentally kicking James Harden in the face. Green has become known for these kicks, and was famously suspended during game five of the NBA Finals after delivering one of those kicks to the groin of LeBron James. Green lashed out after the game, feeling that he was being targeted and his kicks are the natural reaction of his body and are unintentional. Some people long for the basketball of the 80’s/90’s where the game was more physical and players weren’t penalized. Gary Payton agrees the game is softer now, but he thinks it’s a good thing.
(Video) NBA: Gary Payton is Working on Bringing an NBA Team Back to Seattle
Gary Payton’s NBA career has been over for a while now but he still holds the city that drafted him close to his heart. Payton was drafted by the Seattle Supersonics but the team was moved to Oklahoma City and renamed as the Thunder. Seattle and its fans have since been fighting to get a team back in the city, but have been unsuccessful. Payton is the latest person trying to get the task done, and he knows he has to start by getting an arena.
NBA: Gary Payton Takes Issue With Steph Curry’s Unanimous MVP Award
Gary Payton respects Steph Curry and believes he deserved to win the MVP back to back but he has a big problem with the fact Steph was the first ever unanimous winner of the award. When you first hear Payton talk, it sounds like he is hating on Steph but he really isn’t. It’s more about the voters themselves.
NBA: Gary Payton Suspended From Fox Sports Amid Investigation
Former NBA superstar, Gary Payton, has been suspended from Fox Sports 1 after Payton has been accused of assaulting a woman who accompanied him to an awards function in Seattle back in January. TMZ is reporting, that after the event things got violent, leading to the assault charges.
NBA: Not Surprised! Kobe Bryant Names His All Time Favorite Trash Talkers!
Kobe Bryant has played alot of NBA games during his basically 19 year career, and he has talked his fair share of trash to opponents. Kobe is actually known for trying to get into the heads of his opponent and start breaking him down long before they take a dribble against him. But who does Kobe think is an elite trash talker? You won’t really be surprised by his list. Hit the jump.
NBA: Gary Payton Says There’s Only ONE Movie Ever That Made Him Cry
NBA Hall-of-Famer Gary Payton didn’t cry when Kevin Durant gave his touching MVP speech, but he admits there was ONE movie that made him cry once — Can you take a guess at what it was?! Check it out…
