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Even though LeBron James and Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green have had their fair share of battles and can be considered rivals, they’ve always had a great amount of respect for one-another.
Earlier this year for example, Green made sure to give James the kind of credit he deserves.
Appearing on his own podcast, Draymond heaped high praise on LeBron and said that there’s never been a face of the NBA than the 38-year old Lakers superstar.
Green now revealed that he really wanted to be present for when LeBron James broke the NBA’s all-time scoring record earlier this year. His coach Steve Kerr however felt it would send the wrong message for him to fly to Los Angeles the day before a game against Golden State.
“Yeah, I was definitely going. It was a TNT game. I was doing the broadcast and Steve said, ‘I don’t think that’ll be great for our team. While we’re flying out on the road, you’re flying to LA, guys see that, guys see you on the TV calling the game. This is a big game for us against Portland.’ I said, ‘All right, respect. No problem. I’ll be there with my team.’
I flew to Portland, we got to get a win and we’re here. So, it definitely was something that I wanted to be present for. It was just such a big moment in life and friendship. But there will be other big moments and we’ll create great memories.”
Draymond Green asked the Warriors for permission to miss some of their road trip to watch LeBron James become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, per @MarcJSpears
“Steve Kerr decided it was best for Green to be with the team the night before a game in Portland, Oregon, instead… pic.twitter.com/dTYXlPhOt8
— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) May 1, 2023
NBA Twitter had some pretty hilarious reactions upon hearing Green wanting to leave a Warriors road trip to watch LeBron play a basketball game:
“Dear Lebron. My stoopid coach wont let me come see you. I had a Starter hat ready for you to sign an everything. Please think of me during your big night. Lots of love. – Draymond” https://t.co/61kbjLCOhs pic.twitter.com/pOHHyc8duX
— evanem (@evanempdx) May 1, 2023
Lmaoooo Draymond was like but I WANNNNA GOOO https://t.co/fA37Xj8rd7 pic.twitter.com/XflNiDysGN
— Luca Brasi (@OJarral) May 2, 2023
Draymond https://t.co/dc90Hpoqej pic.twitter.com/NgVvLwv8Gk
— ThaIrishRaiders (@ThaIrishRaiders) May 2, 2023
Draymond to LeBron. https://t.co/EhRvdX4Chm pic.twitter.com/j1NbODJmPx
— Kutt – The Social Betting App (@KuttBet) May 2, 2023
Draymond literally mocked the fans for believing that he was being serious about this last season, so which is it? Was he joking or is this for real? https://t.co/QK2NlSA6gN
— Jim Park🏀🌌 (@Sheridanblog) May 2, 2023
Every time Bron gon score on Draymond 😂 @gerrenteed https://t.co/5M89J3wlyH pic.twitter.com/f0szQqHnNF
— Call me Big SLIME how future say (@iamlouchiano_) May 2, 2023
This is an all time moment in dick eating history https://t.co/CrZVnU16Rd
— Rusty Buckets (@RustyBUCKETS321) May 2, 2023
How Steve Kerr ACTUALLY responded to Draymond: https://t.co/YOyS0YtShz pic.twitter.com/IFbTaydlat
— Finess’Ciónado (@Only_After_Ours) May 1, 2023
Draymond when Lebron tell him to leave AD open down low pic.twitter.com/LW9hT2XBVt https://t.co/4Mrl1B6qNr
— Paulos (@yosephpaulos) May 1, 2023
