Just before the start of the NBA All-Star Game, the league was taken aback by some comments made by Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green. Green was on the TNT telecast for the All-Star Game and he ended up guaranteeing that Golden State would win the NBA title this season.
This notion was met with all sorts of responses from fans as Golden State hasn't been very good this season. But Green believes that the addition of star Jimmy Butler will push the Warriors over the top.
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After the game, teammate Stephen Curry reacted to the comments from Green. Curry, like everyone else, understands the kind of person Green is but he didn't seem to mind the comments much.
"I'm excited, I got Draymond on the telecast guaranteeing we're winning a championship. I love expectations and having something to play for so he's lighting a fire for sure."
"I got Draymond on the telecast guaranteeing we're winning a championship"
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 17, 2025
Steph reacts to Draymond's take after the Warriors added Jimmy Butler 😆 pic.twitter.com/SzVPE17sGK
The addition of Butler to the team has energized the Warriors and they could now go on a run. But things could be a little tough for Golden State considering where they are in the standings.
Currently, the Warriors are in 10th place in the West, with a record of 28-27. This Golden State team has struggled this season, but they have started to play better with Butler in the lineup.
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Butler gives them a legitimate go-to player alongside Curry, so defenses can't just double up the star guard. Additionally, Butler's pure feistiness should help Golden State in terms of toughness on the court.
Having both Green and Butler should allow the Warriors' defense to thrive throughout the remainder of the season. Both are physical defenders who can get under the opponent's skin in different ways.
The comments from Green are sure to put more pressure on Golden State to win this season. But no matter how their season finishes, fans will look back on these comments to either roast the Warriors or congratulate Green for being correct.
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