Draymond Green calls on NBA to fine Hornets for LaMelo Ball crash
Before Christmas, the NBA announced that it was establishment of rules to suppress tanking. One player in in favor of the anti-tank rule is Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors.
On Monday he specifically shouted LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets for tanking in front of everyone, according to The Draymond Green Show.
“A a couple of months or a month ago before It turns out that the NBA is going to deal with tanks,” Green said. “And I’m really wondering what that means, like, how to deal with it. Obviously there will be something they are changing with draft position. Not that they are just changing the draft position, but changing how you get to certain positions. Obviously they are will punish tanking.
“I I would say excellent. That I can’t happen soon enough. Because the Charlotte Hornets is the team it is tank right in the face in plain sight. The fact that they have LaMelo Ball coming off the bench I found it very interesting. They are a much worse team and so easy to guard when LaMelo is not on the floor.”
“Iyou have a peak it is made to place all those guys and hes on the bench of that team. I don’t get it. They refuel in plain sight and you know they are not looking at the LaMelo trade because you wouldn’t to remove him from the bench. You would play it so everyone can see it and get excited.”
Green claims that the way the Hornets use the ball is a clear, obvious sign of a fall off the bench. However, the Hornets dealt with not starting Ball by dealing with his ankle injuries and controlling the minutes.
2026-01-19 17:21:00
