Devin Booker addresses exchange with Draymond Green late in Suns win
Devin Booker and Draymond Green were ejected late in Phoenix Suns' Play-In win over Golden State Warriors to advance to NBA Playoffs as an 8th seed.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Phoenix Suns All-Star Devin Booker addressed his exchange with Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green that led to both being ejected late in Friday’s 111-96 win in the final NBA Play-In Tournament game April 17 at Mortgage Matchup Center. “It's nothing man,” Booker said after the game in Phoenix. “I've been there before and I understand the situation.
My big brother used to beat me in NBA Live back in the day and I'd throw a fit. He's a competitor. He loves the sport.
” Booker had crossed halfcourt and threw the ball ahead while heading into the direction of Green. Green then extended his arm out and appeared to contact Booker’s midsection as Booker bent over with Green holding onto him. The two later had a heated verbal exchange.
Lead referee Scott Foster then ejected Booker and Green to opposite ends with 1:04 left in the game. "It's nothing man. I've been there before and I understand the situation.