The NBA announced on Wednesday that Green has been fined $50,000 for "making an inappropriate comment that questions the integrity of game officials" during the Warriors' Game 3 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals.

Draymond Green called out Michael Jordan for not supporting Scottie Pippen during their 1997 conflict over surgery and contract issues.

"Draymond Green is tied to Steph Curry. They built this roster to prop up and maximize Steph Curry, and have a lot of players that play well with him," Slater said. "But when he's out, they can't necessarily toggle up their offensive production to a degree."

The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks matched up in the second round in a marquee series between two of the biggest franchises in the NBA. However, the Knicks