Draymond Green explains why he loves Scott Foster as a ref: "I know what I'm going to get"
Draymond Green is someone NBA referees will always have their eyes on, especially after the tumultuous season he has had so far — the Golden State Warriors forward already racked up three ejections.
And while it seems Green has no love for NBA officials, he revealed he is a fan of Scott Foster, one of the league's most controversial refs. What's even more interesting is that he confessed this to his Warriors teammate Chris Paul, who's had a feud with Foster for years.
"One of my favorite officials, which I guess is odd for most people, is Scott Foster. I love Scott, by the way. You know why I love Scott? Because Scott to me [is] like, where I go wrong is like the referees act like they cool with you and the moment the game start, you can't say hi," the four-time NBA champion stated.
Draymond likes Foster's approach
Although Green was trying to explain his side, it was clear that Paul was pretty uneasy talking about Foster. That's understandable, though, given that things have gone way too personal between him and the NBA referee.
Luckily for Green, the case with him is entirely different. He is aware of what may come his way, especially if Foster is among those officiating the game.
"I like Scott. I know what I'm going to get. Like I don't have to guess what I'm going to …. I know what I'm getting," Green quipped.
The Warriors forward went on to explain that Scott has lines drawn once an NBA game starts. And should the Warriors go beyond that, he knows a technical foul is coming his way.
"Scott, I can say a few things, and he gonna cut it off. It's not like I'm judging where the line at. Like nope, this is the line, Draymond, and if you cross it, I'm tech-ing you," Green quipped.
A weird situation
Considering Green is trying to stay under the radar after an indefinite suspension, admitting he loves Scott Foster to a teammate who is not exactly fond of the referee seems a bit off.
What is clear is that Paul was not at all comfortable discussing Foster. However, the 12-time All-Star did say that he will address it in the future.
"I can't right now, but in due time," the 38-year-old said.
The 4th overall pick of the 2005 NBA Draft managed to veer away from the topic, pointing out how some game officials give players a chance to talk.
"[There are] a few refs who you could say something to and say something back. I feel like Sheed [Rasheed Wallace] or somebody was talking about this recently, about how you almost appreciate that," Paul stated.
