The bond between Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green isn’t just built on banners and rings - it’s rooted in battles fought together, side by side. But now, with Thompson wearing a different jersey and logging minutes for another team, that brotherhood is being tested by distance. And it’s clear: the emotional toll of that separation is starting to show.
In a recent conversation with ESPN, Curry opened up about watching Thompson get into it with Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant last month - and doing it without his longtime running mates flanking him.
“The idea that he is carrying the Warrior success no matter what jersey he has on, I do like that part of it,” Curry said. “But I don't like people taking shots at him when he doesn't have that coverage and he doesn't have his guys with him.”
That "coverage" Curry’s talking about? It’s more than just help defense or a teammate stepping into a scuffle - it’s the unspoken understanding that if one of them is in the fire, the others are jumping in too.
That’s been the DNA of this trio for over a decade. So seeing Klay out there, jawing solo, clearly doesn’t sit right with Steph.
And it’s not an isolated incident. Thompson’s always been a proud competitor - a four-time champion with a sharp tongue when provoked.
He’s had his share of heated exchanges, including a memorable back-and-forth with Suns star Devin Booker during his final stretch with Golden State. But those were moments where Curry or Green were right there, ready to step in if things escalated.
Now? Not so much.
Draymond Green, never one to mince words, echoed Curry’s sentiment after seeing Thompson get into another verbal dust-up - this time with Miami Heat rookie Myron Gardner, just days after the Morant incident.
"That's two instances in a row I saw him arguing by himself," Green told ESPN. "What the f--k?"
It’s a raw reaction, but it’s also a revealing one. Green’s always been the enforcer, the emotional engine of the Warriors dynasty.
He’s had Klay’s back through everything - including that infamous scuffle with the Timberwolves during the 2023-24 season, where Green stepped in without hesitation. That kind of backup has always been part of the deal.
But now, with Thompson on a different team and the once-unbreakable trio down to two, Curry and Green are watching from afar - and they’re not loving what they’re seeing.
This isn’t just about a couple of on-court confrontations. It’s about the shifting reality of a dynasty that’s slowly unraveling.
The Warriors’ Big Three defined an era with their chemistry, their unselfishness, and their shared fire. They didn’t just win together - they protected each other, lifted each other, and held the line when things got heated.
Now, with Thompson in a new uniform, those instincts don’t just go away. But the ability to act on them? That’s what’s been stripped away by time, change, and the business of basketball.
Curry and Green aren’t just watching a teammate go through it alone - they’re watching a brother navigate a new chapter without the familiar safety net. And for two players who’ve spent their entire careers going to war with Klay, that’s a tough pill to swallow.