Klay Thompson Responds to Draymond Green's Viral Statement

Klay Thompson reacted to a message from his former Golden State Warriors teammate

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (left) and guard Klay Thompson warm up before taking on the Atlanta Hawks at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images / D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

On November 12, Klay Thompson will face off against Steph Curry and Draymond Green for the very first time in his career. It's a moment that will be emotional for all Golden State Warriors fans, but also one that Draymond Green promised would be physical.

"I'm running through his chest," Draymond Green said on the Sloane Knows podcast. "He's my brother, but he's not with us. He's not with us -- he's with the opps."

“I’m running through his chest.” 😅

- Draymond Green on playing against Klay Thompson

(🎥 @sloaneknows )

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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) October 1, 2024

Green's statement earlier in the month immediately went viral, but Klay Thompson himself never sent a response back - until now.

During an interview with Rachel Nichols on Open Run, Klay was asked about Green's viral statement, and he gave a cheeky answer of his own.

"Well, if so, I'll take two free throws, and I'm a pretty tough guy so I think I can handle it," Thompson said.

On Open Run, Klay responds to some trash talk from Draymond, who recently proclaimed: “I’m going to run through his chest.” Klay: “I’ll take the two free throws. I’m a pretty tough guy - I think I can handle it.” The Mavs head to the Bay to play the Warriors early in the season. pic.twitter.com/JTofWo7dRm

— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) October 17, 2024

Playing against Draymond Green won't be the only emotion going through Klay Thompson's mind as he faces the Warriors. It'll be the first time he enters The Bay as the opposition and the first time for a plethora of feelings.

"It's probably going to be weird at first, but once the ball tips up and I start running around, it's just going to be basketball again and luckily I've had great success shooting in that arena so hopefully that translates," Thompson said. "It feels good to be going back with some reinforcements."

November 12, 2024, is going to be an emotional day not just for Klay Thompson, but for his former teammates and all Golden State Warriors fans.

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