The ESPYs was a remarkable night for the world of sports. But it was even better for Stephen Curry and the Warriors. In addition to taking a bag full of trophies, the Finals MVP had his first experience as a host. And boy was he made for it. However, during his monologue, his own teammate, Draymond Green interrupted the three-point king. He did it just to take a dig at Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers.
Draymond Green may be one of the finest leaders in basketball, but recently, the Warriors star has become a media giant. The former DPOY started his own show. Giving birth to the ‘new media,’ Green is actively speaking as a player. Normally, he does it from his hotel room. However, this time he chose the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Draymond Green interrupts Steph Curry’s monologue: “I’m live in LA, home of seven professional teams. And the Clippers.”
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Los Angeles is a popular hub for sports teams. But for Green, he shunned the Clippers as an organization itself.
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Draymond Green interrupts Stephen Curry to diss the Clippers
Before, LA was home to just one team in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers. Show Time was running the show in LA. However, in 1984, LA had to make space. The Clippers came in from San Diego. Since then, Lakers fans have held a grudge against them. And now, Green backed up his close friend, LeBron James’ team. During the ESPYs, he took a shot at the Klaw and the Clippers.
As one of the most ruthless trash talkers, the four-time champion didn’t hold back. Interrupting Stephen Curry, he said: “I’m live in LA, home of seven professional teams. And the Clippers.” Likewise, the crowd was in splits. But the Clippers aren’t going to be playing around for long.
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While the Clippers may have got the hot end of the stick, their upcoming season will be a make-or-break. Their best player, Kawhi Leonard is set to return with Paul George. However, the 2 time Finals MVP also has John Wall as his third scoring option.
It is going to be a battle to conquer LA next season. Both the Lakers and Clippers are desperate to get a championship banner. An evenly matched ‘Big 3’ are all set to go blow for blow to claim Los Angeles as their fortress. At the end of the day, only one party can prevail.
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