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“Someone Wants to Join the Lakers”: After Stephen Curry’s 50 Point Masterclass, Draymond Green’s High Praise for Lebron James Amazed Fans

Published 05/01/2023, 9:05 AM EDT

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In a stunning Game 7 victory, Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a 120-100 win over the Sacramento Kings, scoring a playoff career-high 50 points. The win not only secured the Warriors’ spot in the Western Conference Semi-Finals but also set a new record for the most points scored in a Game 7, previously held by Kevin Durant with 48 points. With the win, the Dubs now turn their attention to LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers. Before the two sides lock horns, Warriors star, Draymond Green, had a few words for his next opponent, King James.

The Dubs have a tough test against a resurgent Lakers side. The two teams have a storied history, having faced each other in the NBA Finals on multiple occasions in the past few years. And, fans have already pulled their socks up in anticipation before the game. 

Draymond Green made high praises about LeBron James 

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Draymond Green made a bold confession focused on reminding fans to appreciate the current moment rather than looking to the future. He urged fans to refrain from ‘turning the page quickly’ on both the Warriors and LeBron James.

Draymond Green in the post-game interview said, “We get so caught up in what’s the next thing that we don’t appreciate the current. Then you get to the next thing and look back like, ‘Man, I wish we still had that. I wish we could still see this. So for me and our guys, we’re gonna appreciate this every step of the way.”

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Given the star power involved, Green emphasized that the Warriors-Lakers matchup would be iconic. However, he also mentioned that due to the age of the players, this might be their last playoff encounter. 

Green’s statement got mixed reactions from fans 

Green’s comments about LeBron James and the upcoming playoff series between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers have drawn mixed reactions from fans : 

While some praised Green’s call to appreciate the current moment, others criticized him for expressing admiration for a rival player. 

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Some even accused Green of wanting to join the Lakers or suggested that his love for James could hurt the Warriors’ chances in the series.

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Nivedita Dubey is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports who is deeply invested in the strategic intricacies of basketball. She has been following the NBA since her early teens and is always up-to-date with the latest news and updates in the league. Nivedita's ability to provide insightful analysis and predictions for upcoming games is commendable, and she has covered various events including All-Star Games and NCAA matches.
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Jayant Chhabra