Allegations Surface Regarding Draymond Green Discussing Game Wagers With Team Members as Clock Winds Down.
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It's causing a stir among social media users whether Draymond Green, the Golden State Warriors basketball player, was keeping an eye on the betting odds during a recent game.
During the closing moments of the Warriors' game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Green was seen on the bench. The scoreboard showed a heartbreaking 97-102 in favor of Minnesota. But it was Green's words to his teammates prior to this that raised eyebrows.
Green seemingly shared the betting odds with his teammates. He mentioned that the betting line on Minnesota stood at 5.5.
Some keen observers on social media believe that with just 15 seconds left and the score 102-94 to the Timberwolves, Green warned his teammates about the betting odds. The Warriors managed to score a three-pointer in the final seconds of the game, covering the spread of 5.5 points.
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The verdict is still undecided on whether Green actually disclosed the betting information to his team. Nevertheless, many viewers claim that Green certainly seems to say "5.5."
One user, @SoundsBySavii, accused Green of suggestive remarks, stating, "He said '5 and a half, I know what they doing. The spread'. He's pointing out the fix." This notion of a fixed game is shared by several others, including @TheVicMonte who declared, "The NBA is rigged. Period."
In contrast, @LarryTheSir tried to keep a level head and reasoned, "Doesn't matter, the spread is public knowledge, they still have to get the rebound and hit the three, which they'd be doing anyway."
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According to a closer inspection, Draymond Green indeed shared the betting information with his team during Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves[1][2]. Green was caught on camera announcing "the spread is 5.5" during a timeout with approximately 15 seconds remaining in the game, which is significant because the Warriors subsequently made a three-pointer, allowing them to cover the 5.5-point spread, despite losing the game 102-97[1][2].
The NBA took immediate action, fining Green a hefty $50,000 for his remarks that hinted at skepticism regarding the integrity of the referees. The NBA's fine was officially related to Green's comments about questionable officiating, as referencing the betting spread implied accusations of manipulating the game[1][2]. Therefore, it's clear that Green's actions went against the NBA's stringent no-tolerance policy toward sports betting-related comments, especially those that could harm the game's reputation.
- Given the enrichment data, it's apparent that Draymond Green, during Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, shared the sports-betting odds with his team.
- In the wake of the recent sports-betting controversy, Draymond Green was fined $50,000 by the NBA for comments suggesting skepticism about the integrity of the referees, a violation of the league's strict no-tolerance policy towards sports-betting-related discussions.
