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Klay Thompson thinks Draymond Green‘s attack on colleague Jordan Poole will become absolutely nothing however a “blip on the story” … stating the group will be further away from the event the more they win.
Klay discussed the October practice run-in in an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews today … stating he wasn’t too worried about the effect it would have on the group’s chemistry as long as they dealt with company on the court.
Klay Thompson took a seat with @malika_andrews and went over the hardship in his profession and how he wishes to be kept in mind.
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“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, however — they were sluggish out eviction, going 3-7 to begin the season … and many wondered if the practice incident had anything to do with it.
However they have actually turned things around just recently … and are presently .500 and looking better.
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Draymond Green Allegedly Called Poole ‘Bitch’ at Practice Before Punch
Klay likewise discussed what his daddy — ex-NBAer Mychal Thompson — considered the run-in … stating, “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 included. “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.'”
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