Draymond downplays Klay by unfollowing Warriors on social media originally appeared in NBC Sports Bay Area
Draymond Verde doesn’t seem too concerned about his longtime Warriors teammate’s activity.
In the latest episode of “The Draymond Green Show”, the Warriors forward reacted to the “news” that Klay Thompson unfollowed the Warriors team’s Instagram account and appeared to archive many of his posts involving Golden State, sending Dub Nation into a frenzy weeks before Thompson was expected to test NBA free agency.
“I know you all were probably anxious for me to talk about Klay unfollowing the Warriors, deleting some IG posts or something,” Green said. “I had no idea what happened. I think it’s hilarious. Just so you know I laughed when [his producer Jackson’s] like, ‘What about Klay?’ and I’m like, ‘What happened?’ and he said, ‘He unfollowed the Warriors.’
“I think it’s comical. I know you all want someone’s feelings to be hurt or something. It’s not that, it’s never going to be that. That’s hilarious.”
Famous athletes unfollowing their team and/or temporarily removing posts from social media is a fairly common tactic among free/disgruntled players today.
There is often much ado about nothing as athletes try to get as much leverage as possible in contract negotiations, but this often sends fans into a frenzy as a potential sign that the player is preparing for a match.
However, Thompson is a free agent and there is a very realistic possibility that the four-time champion has played his last game with the Warriors.
But in Green’s eyes, his teammate’s social media activity isn’t indicative of the direction Thompson is leaning.
