Danny Green and his fiancée received death threats after Lakers' Game 5 loss to Heat

Los Angeles Lakers guard Danny Green revealed that he and his fiancée, Blair Bashen, received death threats on social media after he missed a clutch three-pointer in Game 5 loss to Miami Heat. former Toronto Raptors star was slammed on social media as many blamed him for Lakers' 111-108 loss to Heat, which allowed Miami to force a Game 6.

During pre-game media session on Sunday, Danny Green revealed he was more worried about Blair Bashen, a former Purdue volleyball player, receiving death threats post Friday's loss to Miami. Speaking to ESPN, Green said: "I had to ask, 'Are you getting death threats?' And she said, 'Yeah, you are too,' and I was like, I don't kw because I don't really pay attention or care."

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Playing his 11th season in NBA, Green said he is w accustomed to receiving backlash from fans after a poor show on court. 33-year-old, however, remained adamant that it does t faze him as he has learnt to igre social media hate. former Raptors star said his team is confident that he can get through this rough patch and that his role remains important on Lakers' roster. "And if y're still confident in me and still encourd and still believe in me and believe in us, that's all that matters to me: that we can get this thing done."

Lakers made a late comeback on Friday, snatching lead during dying minutes of game. With game pretty much in balance - Heat leading by one - Danny Green missed a wide-open three-pointer after LeBron James found him with a quick-play backpass. resultant rebound was won by Markieff Morris, who ended up throwing ball out of play while trying to find Anthony Davis. Green's miss ended up costing Lakers game as Tyler Herro scored two late free throws to seal win for Miami. 

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Green, who subbed in game with just over 16 seconds left in final quarter, said he failed to realise that he had more time to take shot than he anticipated. He ended up rushing his shot which resulted in him being a bit off balance. "If I could get that play back again, I'd give anything to get that shot back again. Trust me."

Fortunately for Danny Green, his Game 5 miss did t end up costing Lakers as y clinched NBA championship in Game 6. Lakers scored a dominant 106-93 win to claim ir record-equalling 17th NBA title on Sunday. LeBron James starred for his side as he posted 28 points and added 14 rebounds and 11 assists. Anthony Davis contributed with 19 points, 11 rebounds and 15 assists. 

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(Im Credits: Danny Green Instagram)