Draymond Green flipped Marcus Smart over his shoulder like it’s Wrestlemania
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
The Celtics pulled off the upset win over the Warriors on Friday night, giving Golden State its first loss at home since January 2015. One of the more curious moments of the game happened when Draymond Green flipped Marcus Smart over his shoulder, causing him to fall to the ground.
Is this play dirty or just inadvertent? Perhaps it’s both. You can see Green set his feet and pull in his right arm like he’s ready for contact, but this could also simply be him trying to protect his arm. Also, it’s not like Green puts much into this -- he more just lets momentum do its job.
What do you think?
