The teammates-to-rivals arc is about to begin. The next season will bring many changes compared to the previous one. The ones who played side-by-side will now become sworn enemies just like Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. This golden duo along with Stephen Curry have created history for the Bay Area’s NBA legacy. This trio became the roots of the great Golden State Warriors dynasty. But now that Captain Klay will start his next phase with Dallas, what will the Dubs do?

The Dubs will know the best on how to defend Thompson. He has spent 13 years with the team. It’s no surprise they know his gameplay inside out. However, the 5x NBA All-Star is dangerous with the ball. The team must take precautions. So, what strategy is Draymond Green making for when he will play against the Dallas Mavericks? To be precise, what is the main idea of tackling his ex-teammate?

Well, it looks like Draymond Green has already made some special plans. This offseason has brought seismic changes to the team, especially to the Splash Brothers, however, it’s never too late for a little humor. Klay Thompson will always be the 34YO power forward’s ‘brother’, at least that’s what Green claims. But, from now on, every time they meet in the arena, it’ll be nothing but a display of rivalry. “I’m running through his chest … He is not with us, He is with the ops,” Green told Sloane Knows. Fortunately, this is a joke! Well, what other replies were we expecting from Draymond Green? He takes the “us against the world” theory a bit too seriously and wouldn’t mind going to great extents for the team.

This warning for Klay Thompson comes from his former teammate and friend. It brings back flashbacks from the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Remember when Lakers teammates Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol faced each other in the finals? That match was intense. The Mamba played basketball like a man possessed, charging into Spain’s Gasol- barging into his chest, throwing him on the floor. That moment left not just the Spanish team, but members of Team USA in shock!.“Running through his chest,” eh? Draymond Green should prepare himself for a 20-match suspension if he does it even by mistake!

Draymond Green remains optimistic about the summer additions despite offseason setbacks

The Western Conference teams might have had the busiest offseason. The Pelicans, Suns, Mavericks, and others added names to their roster to improve their teams. However, things were on shaky ground for the Warriors. With Klay Thompson leaving in July and the front office failing to acquire Paul George. Regardless of the setbacks, Draymond Green seems a bit too optimistic about the summer additions. In his opinion, the team has wisely chosen the new Warriors and didn’t make any ill-advised moves.

During the Dubs’ media day, Uncle Jeff was asked about the team’s failed attempts at signing Paul George who has now signed himself with the 76ers. To this, the 4x NBA All-Star replied: “I think the organization did an incredible job at not panicking. In the moment where you miss out on a guy or two, most people then go make a bad deal.” As the Warriors currently stand on the edge of a quicksand pool, with monetary issues, the Clippers seemed to have withdrawn from the trade idea. Especially their skepticism in claiming Jonathan Kuminga became a sticking point.

It’s too hard to predict where the Golden State Warriors stand in the present NBA picture. However, one thing that remains constant is Draymond Green’s dedication to the Bay Area. He will undoubtedly continue as Steph Curry’s wingman to bring more wins to the team. Meanwhile, the Larry O’Brien trophy would be the primary target. Can the team clinch it once again? We’ll find out soon.