The NBA game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers had a lot of drama and intensity, but one moment stood out above the rest. It was when Draymond Green, the Warriors’ star forward, appeared to German suplex Terrance Mann, the Clippers’ young wing, to the ground in a wrestling-like move.
The incident occurred with about seven minutes left in the fourth quarter, when Mann grabbed an offensive rebound and tried to go back up for a shot. Green, who was defending him, wrapped his arms around Mann and lifted him off the ground, then slammed him down on the floor. The whistle blew immediately, and players from both teams rushed to the scene to prevent any further escalation.
Green, who is known for his fiery and competitive personality, did not seem to have any malicious intent. He quickly helped Mann up and explained to the referee that he was just trying to tie him up for a jump ball. Mann, who was not injured, also did not seem to hold any grudge. He accepted Green’s gesture and walked away calmly.
The video of Green’s suplex on Mann quickly went viral on social media and online platforms, as fans and analysts reacted with shock, amusement, and memes. Some compared it to a WWE move, while others joked that Green was auditioning for a role in the Fast and Furious franchise. Some also praised Mann for his toughness and composure, while others criticized Green for his recklessness and continuous lack of sportsmanship.
Draymond had Terrance Mann like this.
Was Draymond Green’s German Suplex Tackle on Terrance a Dirty Play?
The suplex also sparked a debate about whether it was a dirty play or not. Some argued that Green was just playing hard and that it was an accident, while others claimed that Green was intentionally trying to hurt Mann and that he should have been ejected or suspended.
The German suplex may have been a memorable moment, but it was not the defining moment of the game. Draymond Green missing a wide open look on the game winner was definitely the defining moment. For the Warriors, it was another frustrating loss that dropped them even lower in Western Conference standings. They are still struggling to find their rhythm and identity with their core looking very washed up besides Stephen Curry.
