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Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green (23) reacts after scoring a basket and being fouled by Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard (0) in the second quarter of Game 2 during the second round of the NBA Western Conference playoffs at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) (Photo by MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images)
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Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green (23) reacts after scoring a basket and being fouled by Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard (0) in the second quarter of Game 2 during the second round of the NBA Western Conference playoffs at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) (Photo by MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images)
In a stunning Game 7 victory, Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a 120-100 win over the Sacramento Kings, scoring a playoff career-high 50 points. The win not only secured the Warriors’ spot in the Western Conference Semi-Finals but also set a new record for the most points scored in a Game 7, previously held by Kevin Durant with 48 points. With the win, the Dubs now turn their attention to LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers. Before the two sides lock horns, Warriors star, Draymond Green, had a few words for his next opponent, King James.
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The Dubs have a tough test against a resurgent Lakers side. The two teams have a storied history, having faced each other in the NBA Finals on multiple occasions in the past few years. And, fans have already pulled their socks up in anticipation before the game.?
Draymond Green made high praises about LeBron James?
Draymond Green made a bold confession focused on reminding fans to appreciate the current moment rather than looking to the future. He urged fans to refrain from ‘turning the page quickly’ on both the Warriors and LeBron James.
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“Stop trying to turn the page on us so fast. Stop trying to turn the page on Bron so fast. We get so caught up in what’s the next thing that we don’t appreciate the current.”
Draymond Green on what it means to still be facing against LeBron James 👊pic.twitter.com/urKQf8PCmD
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April 30, 2023
Draymond Green in the post-game interview said, ?We get so caught up in what’s the next thing that we don’t appreciate the current. Then you get to the next thing and look back like, ‘Man, I wish we still had that. I wish we could still see this. So for me and our guys, we’re gonna appreciate this every step of the way.”
Given the star power involved, Green emphasized that the Warriors-Lakers matchup would be iconic. However, he also mentioned that due to the age of the players, this might be their last playoff encounter.?
Green?s statement got mixed reactions from fans?
Green’s comments about LeBron James and the upcoming playoff series between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers have drawn mixed reactions from fans :?
NGL he kinda spitting 🫡
— Kambui Bomani (@BomaniKambui) May 1, 2023
Draymond,
You are very LUCKY to have been a part of the Warriors 4 Chips. Your aggressive behavior and dirty play is why they kept you as an enforcer. The Lakers and Warriors will be a great series and hopefully nobody gets injured and turns the series in a specific direction— mannyFromOxnard (@mannytopdog) May 1, 2023
While some praised Green’s call to appreciate the current moment, others criticized him for expressing admiration for a rival player.?
Sounds like someone wants to join the Lakers 😏
— Shinelikethesun (@shine2real4u) May 1, 2023
Colin Cowherd getting mad seeing Draymond giving out that podcast content for free
— Jeff Van Gundy’s Burner (@JeffVanGundysB1) May 1, 2023
You srsly need to block out your love for lebron in this series.
Its nauseating and aint no way you guys beating the lakers with so much love for your competitor.
— Momin Malik (@Mmalik77) May 1, 2023
Some even accused Green of wanting to join the Lakers or suggested that his love for James could hurt the Warriors’ chances in the series.
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