Danny Green finally breaks the silence about his missed shot in Game 5 of the NBA Finals vs Heat, accepting that he had more time to set himself up.
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The Lakers missed a chance to end the season and win title #17 on Friday. The game was a very close one, with the final 3 minutes having 7 lead changes. In the final few possessions, the Heat had a 1 point lead, when LeBron drove to the basket, got 3 defenders on him, and he kicked out the ball to Danny Green.
Green was open, at the top of the key, with some 8 seconds on the game clock. Danny took a dribble and shot, hitting the front part of the rim. Markieff Morris got the rebound but ended up throwing it out of bounds.
The hilarious thing about this Danny Green shot is that if came off the FRONT of the rim. Like bros, you no chop breakfast today? Which levels? pic.twitter.com/XiQxsHi0gf
— Sergeant Major (@samanjar3d) October 10, 2020
Also Read: “Lucky Danny Green missed that shot: Jimmy Butler”
“It’s never on one play”: Danny Green
Danny Green has gotten quite some backlash online about his missed shot.
He says he would give anything to get that shot back, just like any player would. Green also mentions he doesn’t believe the entire match relied on that shot. He mentions every player knows a basketball match depends on more than one play, and he’s not really wrong there.
Lakers’ Danny Green on that shot he missed at the end of Game 5: “I had more time than I realized, should have taken more time…I’d give anything to get that shot back again, trust me.” Still, he adds “any person that plays basketball knows it’s never only on one play.” pic.twitter.com/t1NC4dwA9J
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) October 11, 2020
Also Read: “I trusted him, it did not go in: LeBron James”
“I hope they’re as passionate about voting”: Danny Green reacts to people giving him death threats
After his missed shot being the primary reason the Lakers’ championship dreams are extended by at least one game, Danny has been receiving quite some backlash.
There were also death threats made to him and his girlfriend. Green responded to all those by saying he just hopes the people are equally as passionate about voting as well.
Danny Green on the fans who’ve made death threats against him & his fiancé after his missed shot: “I hope they’re that passionate about voting, or injustice for these people who deserve justice – we’ll get some better change in the country.” Green calls himself “an easy target.” pic.twitter.com/F68MgZnpNx
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) October 11, 2020
Danny Green has been at the receiving end of hate quite a lot these playoffs. Danny hasn’t been his best in the bubble, and he’s talked about his struggles with his mental health.
Unfortunately, the fans don’t quite care about all that and have been relentless towards him. There have been petitions online to not give Danny a ring if the Lakers win the championship. Danny says he’s conditioned to ignore all noise and hate about the missed shot, and only cares about the locker room talk.
Danny Green says he’s been conditioned to ignore the social media reaction to his missed shot, that the only reception he’s worried about is in the Lakers locker room. pic.twitter.com/ZNudZ4LEp2
— Kyle Goon (@kylegoon) October 11, 2020
Game 6 of the Finals airs tonight at 7.30 PM ET.
