Draymond Inexperienced was unhappy to see Klay Thompson depart the Warriors for the Dallas Mavericks, however he didn’t attempt to change his teammate’s thoughts.
As an alternative, Inexperienced was nothing however supportive when his longtime Golden State teammate just lately referred to as him to announce his huge resolution.
Inexperienced defined why he didn’t attempt to persuade Thompson to stick with Golden State on the newest episode of “The Draymond Inexperienced Present.”
“When he referred to as me, I didn’t even need to try to speak him out of leaving, or like, ‘Yo, you need to keep,’ as a result of the entire causes that you’d say — these are identified, effectively documented,” Inexperienced stated. “When he stated, ‘Yeah, I’m going to depart,’ I used to be identical to, ‘Man, I’m completely satisfied for you.’ Not as soon as was it like, ‘You would possibly need to rethink this, you bought time to rethink this.’
“As a result of to see him wrestle the way in which he did final yr — should you ever care about somebody’s well-being … undergo the struggles with somebody… — I’d hope the care that you’ve for that individual would go effectively past what chances are you’ll really feel is finest for you or what you need to see. I couldn’t go and be like, ‘I need to keep,’ or ‘It’s best to keep because of this.’”
The accidents, poor capturing, lineup modifications and common put on and tear of being a 13-year veteran weighed on Thompson throughout the 2023-24 NBA season, and Inexperienced knew it.
Plus, as Inexperienced talked about, there was nothing left to say to Thompson concerning the Warriors. He knew every part there was to know and simply wished a recent begin.
Sadly for the Warriors, Thompson’s profession with Golden State is over. However that doesn’t imply the 34-year-old’s relationship with the group must be completely soured.
In truth, Inexperienced is hopeful the 2 events can have a wholesome dynamic down the road.
“All nice issues should come to an finish,” Inexperienced stated. “In the end, my hope is that the group — which I do know they do — recognize Klay and every part he has executed, and I hope Klay appreciates the group for every part this group has executed for us.
“We had one of the best group within the NBA supporting us and giving us the alternatives [and] the issues we have to make that rise … I hope he appreciates the group and the group appreciates him.”
Thompson eternally might be a Warriors and Bay Space legend. However for now, he’s a Maverick.
Whereas that can take some getting used to, Inexperienced is aware of that Thompson is pleased with a clear slate in a brand new group.
And the “Splash Brother” at the very least deserves that a lot.
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