“We literally have Draymond on our team, who has had multiple dirty plays in his career”: NBA Twitter trolls Klay Thompson reminding him of the 2017 DPOY and Zaza Pachulia

Arjun Julka | 08/05/2022
"We literally have Draymond on our team, who has had multiple dirty plays in his career": NBA Twitter trolls Klay Thompson reminding him of the 2017 DPOY and Zaza Pachulia

Warriors guard Klay Thompson believes there was no malicious intent behind the play involving Jordan Poole and Ja Morant.

The western conference semi-finals between the Warriors and Grizzlies is not only living up to its hype but seems to be getting personal off-late. Game Three at the Chase Center had the Dubs come out in full force, resulting in a blowout win against the visiting Grizzlies.

The two western conference contenders had a key member missing from their respective squads, with the Warriors having a much worse situation. A controversial incident took place during Game Two, involving Dillon Brooks indulging in a dirty play over Gary Payton II, costing the latter a fractured elbow.

On investigating the matter further, the NBA would decide to suspend Brooks for Game Three.

Ja Morant limps back after Game Three.

Nonetheless, the drama wasn’t over with Game Three in San Francisco having a series of physical plays between the Warriors and Grizzlies. Things became ugly during a play involving Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggin double-teaming Morant.

Unfortunately, Morant had to head to the locker room following the play, limping with an injured knee. What followed was members of both teams hurling accusations at each other. One of the most prominent responses came from Warriors veteran Klay Thompson, who had the following take on the matter.

Also read: “Ja Morant actually injured his knee closing out Klay Thompson”: NBA Twitter scoffs at people casting blame towards Jordan Poole for injuring Grizzlies superstar

NBA Twitter reacts to Klay Thompson defending Jordan Poole.

Also read: “Jordan is a dirty player for injuring Ja Morant and Steve Kerr should be ashamed!”: NBA Twitter livid at Warriors star ‘grabbing and yanking’ Grizzlies no. 12 knee

Well, one cannot advocate playing clean with Draymond on the roster, considering the history of the former DPOY.

Post Edited By: Arjun Julka
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Arjun Julka

Arjun Julka is a NBA author at The SportsRush. Basketball isn’t just a sport for this 26-year-old, who hails from Mumbai. He began watching the sport after stumbling upon a court in his society, helping him identify an undiscovered passion for the game of hoops. Now an ardent fan, Arjun supports Stephen Curry and the Warriors but also enjoys watching Giannis Antetokounmpo own the paint. When it comes to the GOAT debate, the TSR author feels LeBron James is yet to receive a lot of his due but cannot deny marveling at Michael Jordan’s resume.

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