'They've Forgotten How Terrifying He Was': Draymond Green Defends Former Teammate Kla

　　Reporter Du Yijun / Comprehensive Report

　　After leaving the Golden State Warriors after years together, first heading to the Dallas Mavericks and then landing with the Miami Heat this summer, sharpshooter Klay Thompson may be on a new team, but in the eyes of his old teammate Draymond Green, his legacy remains untouchable. When a fan asked whether a prime Jimmy Butler or Devin Booker would make a better franchise cornerstone than Klay, Green didn't hesitate to speak up on his podcast. His message? People these days just don't respect Klay enough—some have even forgotten how terrifying he was at his peak.

　　Green recently fielded questions on his show *The Draymond Green Show*. One fan threw out a hot take: "If I'm picking a No. 1 option, I'd take prime Butler or Booker over Thompson. But my buddies all think Klay's the guy. What do you think?"

　　True to form, Green didn't shy away. He started by giving credit where it's due—Butler and Booker have both proven they can carry a team as the top dog. Thompson, on the other hand, never really played that solo-leader role during his career. Fair enough.

　　But then he shifted gears. "I gotta say, a lot of people just don't give Klay the respect he deserves," Green said, his voice firm. "They've actually forgotten how terrifying he was in his prime. That kind of bums me out."

　　And let's be honest—prime Klay wasn't just a top-tier 3-and-D guy. He dropped 37 points in a single quarter. He became "Game 6 Klay" in the playoffs, putting up legendary performances that helped the Warriors win four rings. Sure, next season they'll be wearing different jerseys, but listening to Green, you can tell the bond between these two Splash Brothers runs deep. He won't let anyone downplay the legacy of that legendary shooter.