Kawhi Leonard Fans Upset With Draymond Green's New Comments
The Golden State Warriors' first-round series against the Houston Rockets has taken a dramatic turn. After leading the series 3-1, the Warriors have now dropped two consecutive games, culminating in a 115-107 loss in Game 6 at home. This sets the stage for a decisive Game 7 in Houston.
Two-time MVP Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 29 points and seven rebounds, while Jimmy Butler contributed 27 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. Despite their efforts, the Warriors struggled with shooting efficiency and could not find their offensive rhythm, particularly in the fourth quarter, which ultimately cost them the game.
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12)© Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
A significant factor in the Rockets' resurgence has been the stellar play of veteran guard Fred VanVleet. In Game 6, VanVleet delivered a standout performance, scoring 29 points on 7-of-13 shooting, including 6-of-9 from beyond the arc, while also contributing eight rebounds and eight assists.
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Following the loss, Draymond Green commended VanVleet for his performance, and made reference to 2019 NBA Finals, where the 31-year-old went off against Golden State.
"Fred VanVleet is the reason we lost to Toronto in the Finals. So we know what he's capable of," Green acknowledged.
While VanVleet played well in that series, averaging 14.0 points per game, Kawhi Leonard was the Finals MVP. Fans feel he was disrespected by Green's comments.
"Kawhi & pascal played in that series buddy," a fan wrote.
"He must of forgot….." another wrote with a Leonard gif.
"Actually it was Kawhi but Draymond just wanted to give the media a headline," said another. "FVV just outplayed Steph Curry but it was Kawhi they couldn't stop lol."
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"Not Kawhi 'Jordan'???" asked another.
As the series shifts back to Houston for Game 7, the Rockets aim to complete a rare comeback from a 3-1 deficit, a feat the franchise has achieved twice in its history.
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