Klay Thompson believes Draymond Green‘s assault on teammate Jordan Poole will ultimately be nothing however a “blip on the story” … saying the crew shall be farther away from the incident the extra they win.
Klay spoke concerning the October follow altercation in an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews this week … saying he wasn’t too involved concerning the impression it could have on the crew’s chemistry so long as they dealt with enterprise on the courtroom.
Klay Thompson sat down with @malika_andrews and mentioned the adversity in his profession and the way he needs to be remembered.
“If [the Warriors] were to get [five or more championships], I think that would really cement us as a dynasty of the ages.” pic.twitter.com/YloUrJBLQd
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) December 9, 2022
@ESPNNBA
“It’s unfortunate it got leaked, but those guys are all brothers, Jordan and Draymond,” Klay stated. “I knew, with time, like the old adage, time heals all wounds. I know winning and just having fun cures all.”
“We’re playing that brand of Warriors basketball again and once we continue to do so, I think it will just be a blip on the story.”
It wasn’t all gravy for the Dubs, although — they have been sluggish out the gate, going 3-7 to start out the season … and many questioned if the follow incident had something to do with it.
But they’ve turned issues round not too long ago … and are at present .500 and searching a lot better.
Getty
Draymond Green Allegedly Called Poole ‘Bitch’ at Practice Before Punch
Klay additionally spoke about what his dad — ex-NBAer Mychal Thompson — considered the altercation … saying, “He tried to downplay it.”
“I mean, he played in the ’80s. They were fighting each other every other game. I’ve seen Larry Bird have to fight off three 76ers once. Dr. J and him choking each other. He’s from a different generation.”
“I was worried at first,” Thompson added. “Like, ‘Man, I hope these guys, we can all be friends again.’ He’s like ‘Klay, I used to see this all the time back in my day. Teammates get into fights all the time. It’s a brotherhood, just put it behind you.'”
Discussion about this post