The Golden State Warriors concluded their season after their playoffs defeat against Los Angeles Lakers. Despite this defeat, the Warriors are still one of the dominant NBA teams. In the previous decade, they’ve achieved 4 impressive NBA championship titles, reaching the finals 6 times. However, Draymond Green recently declined the $27.5 million player option to join the Warriors again. He’s currently an unrestricted free agent.
With no specific responsibilities right now, he’s off to France having the time of his life. He was seen sharing a meal with his good friend LeBron James. Both of them together in France is generating quite the buzz in the basketball fraternity.
Draymond Green spotted with rival
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In a surprising turn of events, Draymond Green, and LeBron James were in France, dining together on Monday. A group of individuals accompanied them during their lunch outing. What’s speculative here is that this sighting is coinciding with Draymond’s decision to not take up the player option for the upcoming season. The decision definitely comes as a big surprise for his prior teammates, critics, and fans.
Seeing James and Green together surely ignites quite the frenzy across the internet, triggering widespread speculation about a potential collaboration between the two players. They’ve played against each other many times in finals, especially when James was tenuring with Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavaliers and Warriors clashed in record-breaking 8 matchups.
This time around, the Warriors fanbase doesn’t seem happy about the legends sharing a meal together. Seeing him in James’ company is overwhelming for Green’s fans. Their reactions are flooding social media rapidly.
NBA Fans React to Green having lunch with LeBron James
A series of comments and reactions followed @LakeShowYo‘s post on Twitter. The account posted a picture of James and Green on a table sharing cigars and drinks together. Here are some reactions people showered across.
But when KD does this he gets called weak, superteam, etc. lol
— Carreraz (@carreraz21) June 20, 2023
A fan writes, “But when KD does this he gets called weak, superteam, etc. lol”
It's been the plan all along…why you think Bron switched his number from 23 to 6.
— DarthLaker (@DarthLaker8323) June 20, 2023
Another fan writes, “It’s been the plan all along… why you think Bron switched his number from 23 to 6.”
Darvin Ham watching LeBron recruit Draymond pic.twitter.com/Y0THjaL7R0
— BetMGM Canada (@BetMGMCanada) June 20, 2023
Another fan notes the Lakers scout would undoubtedly be happy about LeBron’s connection with Green as the Lakers can use another elite defensive asset.
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Here are some more reactions.
https://twitter.com/iSickle_/status/1671040763436896256?s=20
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If he takes a huge pay cut to come to the lakers then he actually might have a crush on Lebron
— ANT➐ (@Duragdonic) June 20, 2023
Adding a touch of humor, someone jokingly suggested that Green might have a crush on the four-time champion, LeBron James.
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There’s a strong belief among the fraternity that Draymond Green can join the Los Angeles Lakers and wear their iconic yellow jersey soon. However, the future destination of Green for the next season remains uncertain, and only time will reveal where he will ultimately be playing.
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