Warriors’ Draymond Green barks at Klay Thompson after technical foul

The NBA scriptwriters have done it again! Just when you thought Draymond Green had settled down, the Golden State Warriors’ resident chaos merchant found himself in the middle of another bizarre and hilarious moment—this time, at the expense of his former teammate Klay Thompson.

Yes, the same Klay Thompson with whom he won four championships. The same Klay who, for over a decade, shared the hardwood, the locker room, and probably a few thousand eye-rolls at Draymond’s antics. But Thompson is no longer a Warrior—he’s now a Dallas Maverick. And as fate (or the NBA schedule) would have it, Sunday’s clash at Chase Center in San Francisco provided the perfect setting for a reunion gone wrong.

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Early in the second quarter of what was expected to be a routine regular-season matchup, the Mavericks’ newly acquired sharpshooter, Klay Thompson, got whistled for a technical foul. Maybe he was jawing too much. Maybe he looked at the ref the wrong way. Maybe the basketball gods just wanted to stir the pot. Either way, Klay wasn’t having it, and he immediately turned to argue his case.

Enter Draymond Green.

Like a cat seeing a laser pointer, Green couldn’t resist the drama unfolding right in front of him. Instead of ignoring the moment, he did what Draymond does best—he inserted himself into the chaos. Standing right behind Thompson, Green appeared to be barking at his former teammate, adding fuel to the fire as if he was the NBA’s unofficial hype man for technical fouls.

Even Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving had to step in, playing the role of NBA babysitter as he tried to calm Green down before the situation spiraled any further. But by then, social media had already seen enough, and the internet erupted in laughter.

NBA Twitter Reacts: Draymond Being Draymond

Fans wasted no time roasting the moment, with some suggesting that Green was simply jealous and wanted his own technical foul.

“Dray was actually arguing with the ref trying to pick up a tech too. He didn’t want to be outdone,” one fan joked.

Another chimed in: “’Tech for thee but not for me!’ Draymond Green getting specialized favoritism now after all these years.”

And of course, there were conspiracy theorists in the mix: “I think Draymond Green had something to do with Klay Thompson leaving the Warriors.”

For anyone who’s watched the Warriors over the years, these reactions are peak NBA comedy. Green has built an entire career on being both an elite defender and an elite instigator. If there’s a controversy, you can bet Green is in the middle of it, arms flailing, voice raised, pleading his case like a man in a courtroom drama who knows he’s guilty but refuses to admit it.

The Fallout: Did Draymond Push Klay Out of Golden State?

Now, here’s where things get a little spicy. While it’s easy to laugh off Green’s antics, there’s an underlying tension that can’t be ignored. Klay Thompson didn’t leave the Warriors under picture-perfect circumstances. After 13 seasons in the Bay Area, he was essentially pushed out, finding a new home in Dallas via a sign-and-trade in 2024.

For a franchise that prides itself on loyalty and championship bonds, the breakup was a little messy. And though the Warriors will always say the decision was “just business,” some fans wonder if the dynamic between Green and Thompson played a part. After all, Draymond’s personality has been known to wear on teammates—Kevin Durant can attest to that.

While there’s no hard evidence that Green was a factor in Thompson’s departure, his relentless personality and sometimes abrasive leadership style have undoubtedly ruffled feathers over the years. If there was even a sliver of tension between the two behind the scenes, Sunday’s incident certainly didn’t help erase those suspicions.

Warriors vs. Mavericks: The Last Laugh

At the end of the day, basketball is about winning, and on Sunday, it was Draymond and the Warriors who got the last laugh.

Golden State dismantled the Mavericks 126-102 in what turned out to be the final meeting between the two teams in the 2024-25 regular season. Green had a solid outing, even outscoring Thompson, finishing with 13 points on 5-of-10 shooting, six assists, four rebounds, and two steals in 27 minutes.

Meanwhile, Thompson’s return to Chase Center was less than spectacular. He managed 11 points on 3-of-8 shooting, adding two rebounds, two assists, and two steals in 25 minutes. Not exactly the revenge game Mavericks fans were hoping for.

What’s Next for Klay and Dray?

This won’t be the last time these two cross paths. If the basketball gods have a sense of humor (which they clearly do), a Warriors-Mavericks playoff matchup could be on the horizon. Imagine the scenes—Thompson drilling a three over Green and letting him hear about it. Green drawing a charge on Thompson and celebrating like he just won the lottery.

Even if they never face each other in a high-stakes postseason battle, the drama isn’t over. Green will always be Green. Thompson, now removed from the Warriors’ system, will continue adjusting to his new role in Dallas. And the NBA, in all its chaotic, meme-generating glory, will keep churning out moments like these.

For now, though, let’s just appreciate the fact that the league is better when Draymond Green is in it—whether he’s playing defense, facilitating offense, or just being the NBA’s most entertaining agent of chaos.

And as for Klay? Well, if there’s one thing we know about Thompson, it’s that he doesn’t hold grudges. He’s already seen too much in his career to get caught up in sideline shenanigans.

Still, you have to wonder: If Klay Thompson ever gets the chance to hit a dagger three over Green in a crucial game, will he bark right back?

Something tells me he just might.