Timberwolves searching for fan accused of ‘racially charged comments’ toward Draymond Green and say another fan was ejected
- The Minnesota Timberwolves are investigating an incident where a fan allegedly made racially charged comments toward Draymond Green during Thursday's playoff game at Target Center.
- The incident occurred in the fourth quarter of Game 2 in the Western Conference semifinals, which the Timberwolves won 117-93 against the Golden State Warriors.
- During the game, one spectator was removed by security for breaching the NBA’s Fan Code of Conduct in a situation connected to Green, while another person, accused of making racially insensitive remarks, left the arena before officials could verify their identity.
- After the game, Green expressed frustration with the ongoing stereotypes about him, emphasizing that he is an accomplished, educated Black man who values his family and career.
- The Timberwolves and Target Center reaffirmed their dedication to providing a welcoming and respectful atmosphere free from discrimination or intimidation, and stated that further measures may be implemented as their inquiry continues.
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Timberwolves investigating 'racially charged comments' toward Warriors star Draymond Green
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that the team has launched an investigation after some of their fans violated the NBA's Fan Code of Conduct by allegedly making "racially charged" comments towards Warriors power forward Draymond Green.

Timberwolves investigate after fans accused of 'racially charged comments' toward Warriors' Draymond Green
Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors (C) reacts to his technical foul against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter of Game Two of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Target Center on May 08, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) (NEWYORK) — The Minnesota Timberwolves announced in a press release on Friday that the team has launched an investigation after some of their fans vi…
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