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Watch: NBA veteran gets ejected after appearing to choke opponent in France-Germany game

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Jul 6, 2024 3:03 PM ET

A “friendly” game between France and Germany on Saturday night was anything but that for a couple of NBA players.

France and Germany squared off at Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany, for a friendly game as the two basketball teams prepare for the Olympics. France won the game despite having Evan Fournier ejected for an incident with Dennis Schroder in the second quarter.

Schroder was attacking the basket with his Germany squad down 41-23 in the second quarter. He collided with Fournier, who was providing some help defense and had stripped the ball.

FOURNIER CHOKES SCHRODER! Dennis Schroder put his hands on Evan Fournier’s shoulder/neck area, then Fournier doubled down & choked him back!

The veteran players hugged & talked it out, after, but Fournier was ejected!

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An alternate angle showed Schroder responding to being knocked down by putting his hands at Fournier’s neck. Fournier responded by choking Schroder.

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Fournier was ejected for his response. The 31-year-old had five points in eight minutes before being tossed.

Victor Wembanyama was the star of the game. The French center led both teams with 25 points. Schroder had 23 points to lead Germany, which was playing without Franz and Mo Wagner as well as Daniel Theis.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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