Friday night was more than just a game between the Golden State Warriors and the Washington Wizards at Chase Center. As Steph Curry dazzled with his historic performance, another highlight grabbed the attention of fans around the world. In a light but unexpected touch of levity, guard Chris Paul used an opportunity during a timeout to flip the bird at Klay Thompson.

Social media users around the world exploded in laughter and speculation. This incident provided a touch of levity in what was already an amusing match-up.

Social media erupts as Chris Paul playfully flips off Klay Thompson

In a clip that transcended the court, when Chris Paul stuck up his middle finger at Klay Thompson during a time-out, social media exploded in response. From fans all over the planet, these floods of laughter and bewilderment turned an innocent exchange into a viral sensation in a flash.

But the out-of-nowhere goodwill between these NBA veterans was a hot topic, pleasing the fans in shared laughter and making them wanting for more of that tasty bootleg gossip.

Reactions ranged from exclamatory emojis to playful queries as varied as the fan base itself. With a fan commenting “Lmfaooooooooo”.

A fan comment “Why Chris Paul just flip off Klay 🤣” reflected a collective chortle. Those moments have a way of adding some comic relief to the seriousness of competitive basketball at the professional level.

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The jokes and banter between these two NBA veterans provide material for fans to speculate on. A fan was confused about the banter and said, “Chris Paul just gave Klay a mi**le finger on the bench”. It added a touch of camaraderie, emphasizing the friendly nature of the gesture.

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As the news spread, the fanbase resonated with the sentiment of “Vibes are coming back,” underscoring not just the entertainment value of the moment but also the positive energy.

Dubs’ increasing chemistry since Draymond has been out

Behind the laughter, another story has been silently unfolding for the Golden State Warriors. The NBA suspended Draymond Green. Since then, the team has gotten back on track. A 4-1 record and breakout games by Steph Curry, as well as rookie Jonathan Kuminga, have allowed the Warriors to make up for the absence of Green.

According to reports, Draymond Green is about to seek counseling. His return depends on undisclosed circumstances. The question lingers: when will Draymond be back, and how will his return affect the Warriors ‘recently discovered chemistry? Fans await answers as the Dubs continue to make a splash in the league.

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