Can Draymond Green be a 'leader & not a distraction?' Teammate concern grows over EJECTIONS | Get Up 

Hey ESPN , klay gave his answer sorry it wasn't the one you wanted to fit into your narrative

That man Klay spoke his mind for 5-6 minutes & they said na he lyin what he really feels is …….

Klay said it’s like their armor is taken from them. He was nice in his tone but the message was profound.

8:27 Dude got his own ejection highlights ☠️

Klay gave his answer out of his own mouth and THESE people are basically saying that’s not his answer

I love how ppl trying to step on draymond, even tho klay never said dray was immature.

Off subject but why are their four football players on a 5 man panel talking about basketball 🤔

Yo... Don't interpret for Klay because he said things in a constructive way and not a destructive way for sound bytes

Legs is ridiculous. The man told you his answer, you said that's not really what he was trying to say. Are you a clairvoyant? Dray takes a little more sometimes, but he's the person responsible for their defense

I’m so happy Klay said that.

The warriors would most likely be in the running for a 5-6 seed if draymond didn’t consistently miss games because of ejections. That stretch where he was suspended cost them a decent chance at making another run this season

I think people significantly underestimate the level of competitiveness and energy that it takes to bring to a team what drey brings. When you are on that razors edge, it can be much harder than people understand, not to tip over the edge. Clearly he has to find a way to be more stable in those moments...but their is a reason why calm guys that don't bring a huge amount of energy...particularly defensively, don't generally get ejections. If you look back at league leaders in ejections, they are mostly defensive players that are high energy, and played on the same edge dreymond does....this is not a new thing. (bigist exception that comes to my mind is Cousins who was mostly an offensive player, though, he was a much better defender prior to his injury's.) the other exception would be kd, though, in the season he got the most tecs(with the warriors), he was being asked to take on a significantly bigger defensive role than was his norm, and was excelling.

There's a reason why athletes are always shitting of these media talks. Klay gave these answers through his own mouth and these experts are saying he's lying, or sugar coating it. Gonna go back to proper podcast by people who knows are ARE STILL in the game. I guess Klay was right when he said in the podcast that people are always trying to create tension in the team from the outside

He wanted to say more but everything was genuinely out his mouth

This way dray does it… because his leader teammates are nice guys. And he takes advantage of it. Rather he realizes it or not

🤣🤣 I'm rolling.

Let's just enjoy what should be an exciting playoff season.

Well said Klay...im sure he said more after the podcast....

This should’ve been a private conversation smh

Klay been balling on the secondary. It’s honestly great for the warriors! The issue is golden state doesn’t have a actual big to compete in the paint

Klank with the featherweight answer lol

Klay is a nice guy 😂😂😂

They say Birds of a Feather Flock together.

Honestly, no one should have to tell Draymond what it's like without him at this point. In every controversial action or work by Draymond, the Warriors decided to keep him. Consequently, Draymond continually does stuff to test the limits. I'm actually disappointed with Draymond because, over the summer, he joined a show with PG and said that because he lost confidence in his shot, he wouldn't take open ones. I thought he would find a mid-range jumper or some other shot he'd feel comfortable with to alleviate the pressure on Steph and Klay at the end of games and particularly in the playoffs. That would have been helpful in the game against Dallas recently when the defense sold out to stop Steph and Draymond was roaming alone but wasn't considered a viable option.

When fishing, sometimes you have to cut bait.

These individuals are essentially claiming that Klay did not provide the response he provided when he spoke it himself.

Including any Draymond bet in your parlay is the most adrenaline filled feeling in the world. Draymond having a conversation with the refs will give trigger your ptsd😂

ESPN is not wrong for calling Draymond out on his selfishness. I agree with them. But Klay has a personal relationship with Dray. He's been his teammate for a long time and he loves him as a brother so obviously he's going to approach the situation differently than how the media handles it. And like he said "me and Steph are too nice sometimes"

So fascinating 😯 lol

The NBA suspension should've been conditional. In other words, any additional violence or another ejection this season should've meant another automatic suspension by the NBA.

nah coz they should stop saying "we need you" "you're a key player". Yes he is, but that's just making his ego bigger and bigger which makes him think "oh it's okay to do this coz I know they gonna take my side and no punishment will come" lol

Draymond asking that question was like asking a mathematical genius if 1+1=2

First of all, the management is somewhat responsible for their situation right now. The team is getting older and they need big guy. The Warriors should have started playing Davis during the begging of season. Probably they might have a better record now 11:56 and Green with less stress/ suspension. Winning cures everything.

No, Klay didn’t hold back. Both him and Steph’s reaction were what they were and how they described it. They need Draymond. They can’t do what they do without him. Loss and pain hurts double when it comes from a genuinely good place. It’s their brother that deeply lets them down in moments like this. Klay was honest.

Klay was making the point that he and Steph can't roll without the dog in Draymond. You don't get that kinda dog night in and out without some technicals..chilll...it's worked! Draymond has shown up for work and given us 100% for years know...put some respect on his name

Yo it’s really something wrong with draymond foreal

Draymond helps like any other teammates i don't praise his actions but it sounds like as long as they are winning its ok with yall.... You only can pick one side, people before him has done lesser as far as team and gotten bigger consequences ( i.e A.I.)

Yes, Klay was too nice! Draymond needs someone to hold him accountable. Maybe publicly. Hopefully someone is behind closed doors.

He's both & I don't think that'll change. He's the leader/heart and soul of the team, but on the flip side, he's never gonna tune down the emotions and extra stuff because that's just who he is and what I think the Warriors still need. So to answer the question, yes and no. He'll be the leader, but still a bit of a distraction too lol

espn should post all their shown earlier than some content creator

He’s helped win 4 but has also cost them 3-4. First in 2016 then by disrespecting Durant and then later on punching Poole.

All u guys, read between the lines, when he says Draymond not being there ruin the chemistry on the court, he says it all. READ BETWEEN THE LINE GUYS , L0L 😂

I miss seeimg Greeny in NBA Countdown

media really want klay to thrash draymond. 😂

Klay’s saying, in a nice way, we’ve been through the worst of times and best of times. Control your emotions, stop getting ejected, we need you.

Yes a leader

Is like asking me , what do you want to be when you grow up. I’m already 43 , he is what he is already

Warriors would likely have 6-7 more wins if he did not get the suspensions/ejections this year...and would not be in a playin game. Draymond needs to still be accountable for this season's situation - just like losing them a title

I still cant believe to this very day that they can call a grown man Booger and nobody snickers

Oh please. It was a way for Draymond to get his ego stroke. Tell me how important i am

Klay said he and Steph are very nice guys (meaning they don't like Dray stupid antics) and won't say it no matter what. And D Green knows what Klay wanted to say.

I have true brothers who let me have it if I’m not in the right and they demand the same in return. I don’t think those teammates are as close as they portray…

How yall gone tell this man what he meant to say ?? Lmaooa

Translation...you let us down..many times..and you keep doing it..

It's there opion doesn't mean it's right everybody got one.

as if tim knows what's in klay's or steph's mind. geez.

😂😂😂😂 that was comical. They been in the locker room together forever and supposed to be friends. But y’all have never had this conversation

Where is David Lee when you need him? Stop calling Draymond and enforcer when he’s close to Dennis Rodman. David Lee was and is their enforcer.

I really hope draymond doesn’t “accidentally” hit AD in the face.

I dont get whats so hard to understand. Draymond is needed on their squad and obviously klay is disappointed.

Draymond really needs to learn to handle his emotions. I don’t think the Warriors will get rid of him, but it is only harming his own legacy

The reason Draymond asked that question is to find a strong reason to seemingly be “himself” on the court because it’s a bigger sacrifice now. People change and life is probably taking him in another direction.

Let's be honest... if this was any other player they would have been suspended the entire season at the very least, suspended for life at the most. This dude has a literal compilation of ejections ALONE.

Klay said what he wanted to say not what these dudes want him to say. So they make up a story.

Why are we still talking about this

He acts the way he acts because he can

Instead of asking Klay and Steph, how about ask us fans the same questions? We will be more honest with you than your teammates.

Leopard doesn't change his spots. Is who he is.

He asking like he actually cares enough to change. He doesn't

Sad that Draymond is still a child and not a man..

Thats why I say everyone is on their "feels" about the whole team. Need a GM with no sentimental feelings with players. I love the Warriors. but I would have traded Klay and Draymond. You can get value for them. If Klay leaves in the off season. you get nothing. They are not going anywhere this post season. If they do that will be the biggest run in History! winning the Chip but be real. Do you honestly think you will win the Chip this year. So start dealing.

Draymond has been playing great as of late. They are rehashing the narrative

Yall forgetting 2016 finals. Like draymond didnt matter before. Cmon.

Its just wild they spent the whole segment on this topic. Especially on a team that probably won’t make the playoffs. Obviously most will agree draymond should conduct himself better. But to speculate that they know how klay really feels is bs. The bad leader narrative these analysts create is so trash. How bout talking about the accountability of these refs for shitty calls and giving techs when players disagree with them?

Lol It's like we were listening in on a therapy session, only Steph Curry was missing

The problem with Dray now is he has a target on his back. Whether you agree or disagree with his actions or playstyle, he’s a target on the court for a referee and that’s a glaring problem that doesn’t usually go away.

This dudes thinks theyre playing nba 2k carrer mode controling Klay and choosing answers for there character

Who?

Side note: klay is one of the 5 greatest shooters ever, in his prime top 3 and he’s not 3, he accurately credits Draymond for enabling himself and curry to be themselves on the court, now imagine what klay would look like with super Draymond on steroids (lebron james) 🔥

So now they gonna speak for Klay…. 2:50 this is when I cut it off. These talking head clowns. Dont put words in Klay’s mouth.

Draymond will lead in ejections 😂

i dont know if steph and klay are really nice guys i just think that theyre aware of their public image compared to draymond like most players are honestly its a damned if you do damned if you dont situation with the fans and media

This is why Dray is the way he is. Too much weak sauce.

Y’all need content bad 😂😂😂🤣🤣

KLAY didn't want to get punched in the first.

Old heads seem mad klay didn’t agree with them 😂

He just said him and Steph are to soft pretty much smh cmon man just tell him to stop messing up quit being scared to say some to that guy dang.

Good thing he didn't have Curry on the pod.

Klay speaking in fear, guy cant even give a straight answer.

Criticise a man's performance on the court but don't bring his kids into it.

Dre a wrestler

Watch the full episode of the Draymond Green Show with Klay Thompson to get the entire story: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2MNoseCcuSA.html

It’s wild to me how people talk about Draymond like he’s a serial killer or a gang member… Especially coming from the idiotic “no one plays defense” everybody is soft and MJ would average 73 points a game if he played today crowd… because Draymond has never even scratched the surface on the type of fouls that were being committed in Detroit or by Charles Oakley… Which one is it? Let’s be clear, some of Draymonds and other players excessive referee whining is insufferable to watch every single game…. But again, people legitimately acting like he needs to be admitted into inpatient treatment; a person who’s been in zero trouble in actual life, is insane and honestly wouldn’t be happening if wasn’t a guy named Draymond Green from Michigan. A current presidential candidate personally is responsible for 5 people being killed…. No one talks about that criminal with half the concern of this segment and to my knowledge nothing Draymond has done or said has resulted in death.

ESPN is sickening.

He can be a leader in any particular game. But he loses that leader credibility with his inability to control himself. That’s not what leaders do over and over again.

lol he still didnt say it... Be a man Klay.

Woooooah hold up y’all really gave a fake narrative I saw the interview yesterday this is not the way klay said that he said winning and the amount of things he contributed to winning and developing the young guys in ways steph and klay could never was the reason why he didn’t let the ejections bother him man I’m done with espn

Lebron ended Warrior dinasty last year in the playoffs

He always tryna fight

Hahaha klay tried hard not to be honest here