‘Lakers fans, I don’t owe you anything’: Danny Green releases controversial statement over Game 5 miss vs Heat

Samir Mehdi | 30/10/2020
Lakers fans, I don't owe you anything': Danny Green

Danny Green says he does not owe an apology to Lakers fans for missing the potential game winner in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Everything leading up to Game 5 of the NBA Finals was pointing towards a gentleman’s sweep by the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers had a 3-1 series lead on the Heat, they had their Black Mamba jerseys on, and were in complete control of the series.

However, Jimmy Butler dropped a 35 point triple double and yet the Heat were only up by one with 7.1 seconds left in the game. Danny Green got the ball at the top of the key to seal the Lakers championship; but missed.

Also read: ‘Danny Green had an injury in NBA Finals’: Lakers star reveals why he missed game-winning shot vs Heat

This miss lead to a bombardment of hate thrown at Danny Green online. Every nook and corner of the internet had a form of hate directed towards the Lakers guard.

Danny Green finally addressed this on the NBA Ringer Show.

Danny Green says he doesn’t owe an apology to anyone for his missed shot

Green has talked about the hate he has received online before, and noted that the hate escalated to death threats to him and his family.

Recently, Green appeared on the NBA Ringer Show hosted by Logan Murdock and Raja Bell, to discuss the Lakers championship and the Bubble experience. In a segment talking about that shot, Green said, “The fans take the game very serious and they see us as performers. If we’re not performing the way we’re supposed to, then we’re supposed to apologize.”

Green continued on by saying, “No, I don’t owe you an apology. You’re not my boss or coach and I’m not going to apologize for missing shots. I’ll apologize to my teammates for missed mistakes, missed assignments. But no, I don’t owe you anything.”

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Samir Mehdi

Samir Mehdi is a senior strategist for the NBA division at The Sportsrush. Ever since he was 13 years old, he’s been obsessed with the game of basketball. From watching Kobe Bryant’s highlights on YouTube to now, analyzing and breaking down every single game on League Pass, Samir’s passion for the game is unwavering. He's a complete basketball junkie who not only breaks down current games but also keenly watches ones from the 60s’ and 70s’ while also reading comprehensive books on the history of the league. Samir’s life revolves around basketball and he hopes that shows in his work. Aside from work, he loves to spend time in the gym and with his friends at social gatherings.

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