Devin Booker and Draymond Green were ejected late in the Suns' Play-In victory over the Warriors. The incident occurred after a heated exchange between the two players with less than 70 seconds remaining in the game.
Apr 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) looks to pass the ball against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and guard Brandin Podziemski (2) during the second half in the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
PHOENIX â The fireworks came out late in Fridayâs Play-In game between the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors. Devin Booker and his team were less than 70 seconds away from securing the Suns a spot in the playoffs when he heard a voice jawing at him from the sidelines. That was of course the notorious outspoken Draymond Green, who had some choice words to the five-time All-Star.
Booker started to approach Green before the pull apart party began. It looked to have settle down with the return to play, but even after the ball was inbound the two were still talking to one another, leading to Scott Foster to eject the two and chaos ensued.
The ejection was due to a heated exchange between Devin Booker and Draymond Green, which escalated during the final moments of the game.
Despite the ejections, the Suns secured their spot in the playoffs by winning the Play-In game against the Warriors.
Scott Foster was the official who made the decision to eject both Devin Booker and Draymond Green.
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Apr 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) defends against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half in the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Green got his moneyâs worth by mimicking Foster throwing the pair out and egging on the crowd to boo louder, playing up the theatrics. With Golden State being eliminated, and the future of this core unknown, there wasnât a better way for Green to end his season and potentially the Warriors Dynasty of the past 10 years.
Apr 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green gestures the crowd after being ejected against the Phoenix Suns during the closing seconds of the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Steve Kerr is entering the final year of his contract, and the emotional embrace between him, Green and Stephen Curry, one can assume this was his last game coaching ever. That couldâve led to the confrontation and Greenâs high emotions saying goodbye to an important figure in his life. However, it doesnât take a lot to get the 36-year-old riled up.