Draymond Green Receives Early Technical Foul Just 6 Minutes into NBA Season

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Draymond Green Receives Early Technical Foul Just 6 Minutes into NBA Season

Draymond Green made headlines early in the NBA season during the Golden State Warriors’ opener against the Los Angeles Lakers. Just six minutes into the game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, Green received a technical foul while seated on the bench.

Technical Foul Highlights NBA Season Opener

The incident occurred when Green, who had just exited the game, reacted vocally to a missed call by the referees. After a layup attempt by Gary Payton II was hindered by Deandre Ayton’s basket interference, Green expressed his displeasure from the sidelines. Referee Ed Malloy, wearing number 14, paused the game to issue the technical foul against Green.

Green’s Foul Record

This marks the 132nd technical foul of Green’s career. Last season, he ranked third in the NBA with 18 technicals. Green is known for his disciplinary issues, having led the league in technical fouls during the 2015-16, 2018-19, and 2022-23 seasons.

  • Draymond Green’s technical foul count: 132
  • NBA season opener date: October 22, 2025
  • Number of technical fouls last season: 18
  • Previous seasons leading in technical fouls:
    • 2015-16
    • 2018-19
    • 2022-23

Green’s reputation for on-court antics and aggressive plays continues to follow him. With this latest technical foul, he is just 15 away from facing a suspension, a significant statistic considering it happened merely minutes into the new season.