Draymond Green tells the moment when Klay Thompson announced his departure from the Warriors: "He's going to tell me he's leaving"
He is one of the greatest shooters in history, and now he is with the Dallas Mavericks, but we must not forget that he was a key piece of a legendary dynasty
Draymond Green and Klay Thompson maintain one of the most genuine and profound relationships in modern basketball, a bond forged over more than a decade of triumphs, challenges, and unforgettable moments shared with the Golden State Warriors.
As two fundamental pillars of the Warriors dynasty, they built their legacy side by side, mutually driving each other to reach new goals and embodying the team's combative and selfless culture. Their connection went far beyond the court, as they exemplified mutual respect, loyalty, and shared experiences that shaped their lives both personally and professionally.
Green, with his passionate leadership, balanced Thompson's calm and discreet character, and together they helped solidify the Warriors as one of the most formidable franchises in the NBA.
Imagining Thompson calling Green to inform him that he was leaving the Bay Area after 13 seasons to join the Dallas Mavericks was a tough blow for Green. He confessed this in the latest episode of Network with Rich Kleiman. For him, it wasn't just about losing a teammate, but also bidding farewell to a family.
Green told Kleiman that he was in the car with his wife and kids when the phone rang, and he immediately knew who it was: "This is Klay, and he's going to tell me he's leaving." The decision made sense: Thompson sought a change of scenery outside the Bay Area but still had the opportunity to compete for another ring, joining NBA Finals champions like Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis, and playing alongside Mavericks' rookie Cooper Flagg.
A friendship that transcends teams and cities
However, their friendship goes beyond uniforms and geographical borders. In fact, Green revealed to Kleiman that he now talks to Thompson even more than when they were teammates.
"When you see someone every day, you don't need to talk on the phone. But a week goes by, and you say, 'Hey, I haven't talked to Klay.' Then he suddenly calls me, and we talk for an hour and a half. I love that our relationship is like that, that if something bothers him, he calls me and tells me during that time."
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