Draymond Green is tied for second in the NBA with three technical fouls through 10 games. It’s not unusual for him to speak his mind to referees, just like he does to reporters after games.

Green on Saturday had the good fortune of seeing his Michigan State coach Tom Izzo before the Warriors blew out the Nuggets. Izzo had some advice for the reigning defensive player of the year, which Green spoke about following the 19-point victory.

From Anthony Slater of The Athletic:

Tom Izzo was in Denver to visit Draymond Green today. His message: Stop complaining about calls.

Draymond on the Izzo friendship pic.twitter.com/inp9VLMmBr — Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) November 5, 2017

Izzo went to the game to see Green and Nuggets budding star Gary Harris, who starred at Michigan State from 2012 to 2014.

Perhaps Izzo inspired Green to have one of his best games of the season. Green had 15 points, 8 assists, 7 rebounds, 2 steals and a block while finishing plus-34 in 27 minutes. Only Stephen Curry’s plus-44 was better.

Green went 3 of 4 from 3-point range, which included the first bucket of the game. He came into the game shooting just 26 percent from beyond the arc on the year and will look to continue shooting well Monday when the Warriors host the Heat.