Dub Nation, last night’s (Jan 3, 2026) game at Chase Center against the Utah Jazz had classic “Draymond drama”! Draymond was tossed after only 12 minutes for back-to-back technicals while arguing a no-call (3-second violation on Kyle Filipowski in the paint). Green clapped sarcastically, said something, kept going – leading to an easy Lauri Markkanen dunk and quick ejection with 2:25 left in Q2. This is his second ejection in the last 4 home games, and 22nd career regular-season toss!
Details: A “Quick One” Per Kerr
Green defending Filipowski, frustrated by no-call, left his man to complain and clap – refs Kevin Cutler and Simone Jelks hit him with two techs fast. Green finished with 8 points (3-4 FG), 3 reb, 2 ast, 1 blk – Warriors down at half 65-58.
Coach Steve Kerr postgame (Dubs win 123-114): “I don’t know what he said, but it was a quick one… We need Draymond. I want him out there.” Concern rising as this is Green’s 9th tech this season (2nd in NBA behind Dillon Brooks’ 12) – 16 triggers auto 1-game suspension.
Teammates Defend: “Dray Sparked Us”!
Gary Payton II: “Believe it or not, Dray sparked us. Everybody had to turn it up a notch… After halftime we came out with more spark, fewer turnovers, better transition, open shots for shooters.” Warriors strong comeback in Q3 (Curry 20 pts that quarter?), outshot Jazz from deep for the W despite missing their “heart & soul”.
Draymond’s Turbulent Season
Second ejection this year (previously vs Suns in Dec), plus early bench exit arguing with Kerr vs Magic. At 35, still elite D, but fiery temper becoming issue – especially with Warriors contending (19-17, top 8 West).
Dub Nation, thoughts? This ejection self-sabotage or real “spark” like GPII says? Can Green control techs to avoid suspension? Warriors better with calm Dray or need that intensity? Drop comments – Draymond drama never ends!