NBA Star Draymond Green Voices Frustration Over Lakers Bias from Referees

On Sunday in Los Angeles, the Lakers triumphed over the Warriors in a preseason matchup. With LeBron James sidelined due to injury and Luka Doncic resting, Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht took to the court as starters. The Lakers capitalized at the free-throw line, attempting 35 shots, showcasing a clear advantage despite missing their star players. In stark contrast, the Warriors managed only eight attempts. While the Warriors launched 43 three-pointers, converting 27, Draymond Green voiced his frustration regarding the disparity in free throws throughout the contest.Midway through the third quarter, Green confronted the referees, insisting that Jake LaRavia had been fouled on a drive, fervently declaring, “19 free throws to zero,” even with Luka and LeBron on the bench. Although the Warriors had added two free throws earlier in the quarter, Green's exaggeration may have been a tactic to emphasize his concerns. Notably, the Lakers ranked third in free-throw attempts last season, while the Warriors placed 13th.