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Matchups between the?Memphis Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors?have started to develop an extra edge as of late. Since the Grizzlies were eliminated by the Warriors from the Western Conference semi-finals in last year?s playoffs, the Memphis squad seems extra aggressive whenever they play Golden State. The last matchup between the two teams had fans on the edge of their seats too. However, when asked about their game against Ja Morant and co., Warriors star Draymond Green immediately shut down any potential hype for the future. ?
The Golden State Warriors will host the Memphis Grizzlies next. The last time these two teams met was on Christmas day when the Warriors managed to come out with a win, despite the absence of Stephen Curry.?
Green plays down Ja Morant and the Grizzlies as rivals
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Recently, the defensive anchor of the Warriors squad?appeared on ?The Volume? podcast. Green was asked whether the Warriors have developed a new rivalry with the high-flying Grizzlies, led by their star point guard, Ja Morant.?
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Jan 25, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors center Draymond Green (23) reacts after scoring against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Green was quick to shut down any possibility of the two team?s matchups as a possible rivalry. The four-time NBA champion said, “I don’t think they’ve accomplished enough yet to consider it a rivalry.?
Whether Green was right or not, fans sure seemed to agree with him. One fan tweeted, ?Honestly grizzlies biggest accomplishment on the last 5-10 years was almost fighting Shannon Sharpe.?
Here are a few more reactions from NBA Twitter:
Honestly grizzlies biggest accomplishment on the last 5-10 years was almost fighting Shannon Sharpe.
— Joe (@_Joe22_) January 25, 2023
Enough? Bro they not even on the same stratosphere. Grizzlies can't even make it to a WCFs, they'll never sniff 5 straight finals appearances
— stickybun (@stickybunnn) January 25, 2023
He’s correct.
— PseudonymousB.T.C. (@Apex_Intellect) January 25, 2023
Rivals can be based on more than one thing. If a team beats you in what should have been your close-out game – by about 75 points – then dances a circle around you, they become, de facto, a rival. Just embrace it. Fun for all of us. @Money23Green
— Bull Walton (@BullWalton) January 25, 2023
draymond speaking facts memphis just be talking for no reason
— Tony Montana (@thedondottadon) January 25, 2023
The warriors only rivalry has been Cleveland, specifically Lebron. Warriors vs Grizzlies isn’t a rivalry
— WMGS Chosen (@WMGSChosen) January 26, 2023
Some tried to favor the current Grizzlies team who are in second place on the Western Conference table.?
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Media try to hype up the upcoming game
This is not the first time when a Golden State Warriors player has shut down a possible rivalry conversation between the two teams. The last time these two teams met, Warriors guard Klay Thompson had somewhat similar thoughts to what Draymond Green said.?
Even though the Warriors perhaps do not feel threatened by the Grizzlies, the feeling, however, is not mutual. The Memphis Grizzlies have arguably made it one of their priorities to get the upper hand over the reigning NBA champions.?
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