Warriors' Draymond Green says he appreciated the NBA making his suspension 'indefinite'

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The NBA recently reinstated Draymond Green. The longtime Warriors forward was away from the team for the past few weeks as he served an indefinite suspension.

Suspensions are typically viewed as a punishment for a given player's actions, but in Green's case it appears to have been the exact opposite. In a press conference on Tuesday, Green revealed that his open-minded approach to the counseling he received during the suspension allowed him to see it as a blessing in disguise.

Green specifically expressed appreciation for the league's decision to classify the suspension as "indefinite."

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green reacts during the NBA Finals against the Celtics, June 10, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

"It's not necessarily a time thing, but when it is indefinite, you don't know what that means either," Green explained in his first public comments since the NBA handed down the suspension. "That could be... who knows what, it's indefinite. Like I said, having the time allows you to process those thoughts. And I'm also appreciative to the league for the indefinite suspension."

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Shortly after the suspension was announced, the league released a statement about Green's willingness to go through the necessary steps to address his conduct.

"Green completed steps that demonstrated his commitment to conforming his conduct to standards expected of NBA players," the league said in a statement. "He has engaged in meetings with a counselor and has met jointly