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Warriors Star Draymond Green Makes Strong LeBron James Statement

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green spoke on Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James

Joey Linn

Apr 9, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (right) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James react in the first half at Crypto.com Arena.
Apr 9, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (right) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James react in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James have developed one of the more unexpected friendships in recent years. Opponents in the NBA Finals each season from 2015 to 2018, James and Green had some contentious moments on the game's biggest stage.

Despite their history on the court, James and Green have become close friends, and the two Klutch Sports athletes have publicly shared their respect for one another in recent years.

Seen vacationing together recently, James and Green are enjoying the NBA offseason following the Lakers star's gold medal and Olympics MVP award in Paris.

In an Instagram story post on Sunday, Green reacted to a post from ESPN that showed a promotion from James' first nationally televised game in high school.

"Only had to be the best ever to not be considered a failure," Green wrote of James. "And actually went and did it! Wow."

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green reacts to ESPN's LeBron James post on Instagram
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green reacts to ESPN's LeBron James post / @money23green on Instagram

This was a strong statement from Green that puts into perspective the pressure James entered the NBA with.

Selected first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers, James was called "The Chosen One" as a teenager. Now the NBA's all-time leading scorer, James is entering his 22nd season in the league.

James is a four-time NBA champion and Finals MVP. Also a 20-time NBA All-Star, James has made the All-Star Game every season outside of his rookie year.

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Joey Linn

JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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