Draymond Green: Steph Curry says his Golden State Warriors team-mate 'can't do what he's been doing' in NBA

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry says that suspended team-mate Draymond Green "can't do what he's been doing", but has backed the 33-year-old to "get over the hump".

Green was handed an indefinite suspension after he was ejected from Tuesday’s NBA encounter with the Phoenix Suns for striking Jusuf Nurkic in the face, an incident which he has since apologised for.

It was the third time Green has been ejected from a game this season.

"He can’t do what he’s been doing, he knows that, we know that – everybody knows that," Curry told a news conference.

“What that means to change, I think that’s the search for an answer. That’s the journey that we’re on now.

"I think the tone has changed from any other suspension.

"You’ve got to take a step back, make sure that everybody is right, mentally and physically to be able to perform, and take care of yourself.

"Everybody has their own mountains to climb. Draymond’s are his and I’m confident he can get over the hump, however long it takes to get there."

Green was ejected on November 11 after incurring two technical fouls against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

A few days later, he put Minnesota Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert in a headlock and was suspended for five games.

"To me, this is about more than basketball. It's about helping Draymond," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said.

"It's an opportunity for Draymond to step away and to make a change in his approach, in his life. And that's not an easy thing to do."

"The answer is to help Draymond and give him the help he needs, give him the opportunity to make a change that will not only help him and help our team, but help him for the rest of his life,” Kerr continued.

"It's not just about an outburst on the court. This is about his life. Look at the past year and what's happened - it's clear he needs the opportunity to change. And that's what an indefinite suspension gives him the opportunity for."

Kevin Durant, who was involved in an altercation with Green while they were Warriors team-mates in 2018 following a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, also spoke out in support of the power forward.

"I hope Draymond gets the help he needs. It's been incident after incident,” he said.

"Hopefully, he gets the help he needs to get back on the court and put all this stuff behind him."

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