Distance has separated the dynastic trio of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.
But there still is a yearning to ride together.
Curry, speaking to ESPN’s Anthony Slater and Tim MacMahon in a recent story on Thompson, did not like seeing his old backcourt partner getting into an altercation with Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant last month without his usual backup.
“The idea that he is carrying the Warrior success no matter what jersey he has on, I do like that part of it,” Curry told ESPN. “But I don’t like people taking shots at him when he doesn’t have that coverage and he doesn’t have his guys with him.”
It’s not unusual – especially in recent years – to see Thompson take exception to personal slights. The proud four-time champion has found himself in a few chirping matches; one notably with Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker while Thompson still was with the Warriors.
Curry always had his teammate’s back, and it’s understandably tough to not be in a position to support him in a heated moment.
Green, also speaking with ESPN, felt similar when Thompson got into it briefly with Miami Heat rookie Myron Gardner a few days after the Morant altercation.
“That’s two instances in a row I saw him arguing by himself,” Green told ESPN. “What the f–k?”
Green, known for not shying away from confrontation, very notably had Thompson’s back during a scuffle with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2023-24 NBA season.
Now that the trio has dwindled to a duo, Curry and Green are feeling the helplessness that distance has caused.
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