Gilbert Arenas says Klay Thompson is more valuable than Draymond Green! 🤯

Gilbert Arenas says that Klay Thompson plays a more important role than Draymond Green in the Golden State Warriors Dynasty, alongside Stephen Curry.

[@nakking3224]

People forget Klay was guarding teams best wing players

[@lunar3055]

Iggy is when he’s on the floor. Honestly Klays defense is a little overrated

[@jerikobolotaolo3291]

@@lunar3055yeah but he had to cover kyrie 9/10 and when curry would switch to guard kyrie 🤷‍♂️ that’s history. curry was such a liability on defense and okay made up for it

[@zayk9532]

No. Draymond always guarded the best player. 1-5

[@flangenut9002]

@@zayk9532 draymond only guards centers

[@edwardpistolhands4581]

@@lunar3055bro what😂😂😂😂😂

[@josefnava3490]

Probably the best catch and shoot player of all time. And nobody gets hotter than Klay does

[@jeroandally7671]

The immortal klay Thompson couldn’t agree more

[@ceezeeemowndeadzombie4014]

Immortal? Did you not see him stink it up last season?

[@jasonwiercinski5250]

Klay is the best scorer I've ever seen that doesn't dribble the air out of the ball.

[@ivorwong9350]

“I ain’t see nobody block his shots” wemby took that personally

[@LloydZyanRUy]

Curry is the sniper and Klay is the guy with machine gun

[@hailemhailem1320]

lol

[@dashikibraxton5537]

Feels good to finally agree with Gilbert arenas on something

[@jeremyimba]

One of the best catch and shoot players ever. I don’t know how Klay still catches so much disrespect.

[@rave123456v]

People like to troll too much these days people forget just like Curry Thompson is gifted sometimes Thompson forgets that.

[@LegallyBlind21]

He’s either 1 or 2. And honestly if we’re talk just catch and shoot I’d probably take Klay

[@fpvflyer4758]

Steph and Klay are the best 3 point shooters of all time.

[@almightygaming9763]

Yea they good but i don’t think neither of them can beat the legend Larry Bird

[@RecapRico]

@@almightygaming9763I think u need to stop smoking the frosted flake dust at the bottom of the box.

[@DarkVoid69420]

wrd@@RecapRico

[@brilliantran9808]

Splash Bros were the problem in the NBA, before everyone learnt how to shoot like the Warriors.

[@Jg-mg8of]

Do we forget that klay could play defense before he got injured this man was such a good 2 way player before he got injured but of course he gets injured in his prime

[@FireAngelChris]

They should have shadowed the girl portion she had the best answer. She said all 3 needed each other & she correct

[@Nathan-zn4nd]

Klay being the clear 2nd best shooter in the league at one point when Curry was the #1 guy in the entire league just worked out perfectly for the both of them. Draymond could’ve been replaced for sure, you can replace Draymonds skillset you can’t replace shooting percentages

[@nathanielemmons1924]

Sometimes when a team can't outshoot you they might try to bully you.that team owes Draymond more respect for doing the things the rest can't do

[@menace.5]

nigga no. don’t hype that bs up. the only great thing I seen draymond do was when he was averaging 25-30 in the finals that ONE time. since then y’all be hyping him with that “energy” player bullshit.

[@ricodoncic_ape]

​​@@menace.5it's not bs they probably don't win a chip aside from with kd without Draymond

[@nathanielemmons1924]

@@menace.5 I'm not a worriors fan.could care less about going back and forth.you don't have a problem with what I said.you have a problem with it being most relevant.but there it will stay because I'm the coldest

[@menace.5]

@@ricodoncic_ape that’s what I’m talking about. when he was averaging 27 that’s the draymond I believe in. but this new wannabe team leader point guard energy shit they running is pure ass 😂

[@wigglejiggle1894]

What did draymond do? By playing dirty?

[@jayyoungmusic919]

McCants with the first take that makes sense from start to finish

[@cyberbron2077]

I think both are equally important. Klay is one of the greatest shooters ever, you don’t just find that anywhere and draymond is like Lebron with the versatility except he’s not as potent offensively obviously. Both bring unique skill sets to the table that make the warriors special.

[@ejness]

Klay can drop 60 points in a game while taking on the responsibility of guarding the other team’s best offensive guard. You don’t understand how much that allowed Curry to flourish.

[@danewoodruff5697]

“Haven’t seen anyone block his shot” well ig we can add Wembanyama as the first

[@2slickkk4]

the first person which is crazy 😭😭😭

[@patrickpratt-nb3eq]

Draymond is the modern era Kurt Rambis

[@jovanbowser]

Agreed good assessment especially when you said you can’t double Steph with Klay out there

[@mjhartstoppers6685]

Klay and Curry. Its been great watching them over the past ten years. The game will seem empty without their shooting and all round swag.

[@thebasketballhistorian3291]

I can't pick between Klay or Green but... disagree you can just "find another Green-type player". Green is really a unicorn-type player: can slot in all 5 positions, best guy on defense, best passer on offense. And his skills in rebounding and screening are the icing on the cake.

[@Mark-xr6qr]

They both brought something that was needed of course the scorer wins that argument but both were just as valuable to the winning

[@Yerocco]

Green was, at one time, the highest ranking player for wins. Idk where the stats have him at winning percentage now though

[@Nathan-zn4nd]

Draymond winning percentage is 67.41 and Klays is 68.02 I looked this up just for you. That has Klay at 23rd all time and Draymond at 28th all time.

[@Yerocco]

@@Nathan-zn4nd I thank you for that. Last I saw draymond being the winningest was like a couple years ago with like 80 something. The bubble year might have been when they stopped winning as many games.

[@Nathan-zn4nd]

@@Yerocco his years from 2012-2018 were all above .600%+. The following season was a drastic dip at only .233% safe to say the warriors did fall off a little bit despite their recent chip😂

[@Yerocco]

@@Nathan-zn4nd I mean I’d expect a big drop off since they were regularly winning 50 plus games. Including the year they won 73. Then winning less than 20 games and 40 ish wins a year recently definitely hasn’t helped.

[@abrahamjackson6019]

Klay is criminally underrated

[@nathanelliott7897]

Okay that bully on the court, yelling “lights out mofo”😂

[@LargeDude2023]

Lebron James, “what did Klay say”??

[@Mike-19940]

I'm going with Dray. Draymond is an all great defender, IQ crazy, x factor, another general on the floor, pick and roll threat, tough as nails 💪 Klay is very good of course

[@Dropped40onyourteam]

Klay no question Draymond has cost the warriors at least 2 championships when he got suspended 2016 When he was out of line with kd then kd leaves The punch of Jordan right after you won completely zapped the chemistry of a championship level team

[@jhdivina]

i used to be of the opinion that draymond is more important to the warriors. but I realize how important klay has been to the warriors. klay just shoots. doesn’t matter what the situation is, he will shoot the ball.

[@PreachBubble]

Klay is getting so much shit for no reason after his injury like bro is beast top 5 shooters fs

[@micarbrown816]

Klay underrated fr

[@steveciancone8941]

This isn’t even a dispute, both phenomenal players, but Klay gets hot to win, and guards the opposing best back court. It’s like the Bulls without Scottie, they probably don’t win 4 championships

[@BrokeBoi-dk7fl]

curry klay draymond in that order .. but after the injury i can see why people arguing about who more important between dray and klay but before that its not even a question. people forget before injury that klay also great defender not only just shooter.

[@user-zt5sh4yy6y]

Klay is important to the team

[@flapjack7534]

Ones a wrestler and ones a basketball player so can’t really compare them

[@martinwhalley3286]

50/50 both are equally important. Dray is Warrior defense. Add attachments. Neither is lesser, but both stand on Steph's shoulder

[@bigdripbobz1072]

Well wembanyama just blocked his shot, so that aged well to whoever said u cant block his shot even if u anticipate it

[@SuperSdbaby]

Post injury Klay needs to get out of 1st gear and dominate.🫤 signed: A total Klay supported.

[@jaidenhealey2988]

He said there’s a better chance to find another dray then klay, but I disagree, klay is a spot up shooter, we see that everywhere, plus he’s very injury prone, but dray, he’s just has different kind of play style and his mindset is so strong, he loves the team he’s around and can’t have anything but respect for what he does for them

[@mjgould1192]

Klay is literally a top 3 shooter all time and dropped 60 with 11 dribbles and 37 in a quarter. Please point to another shooter that can do that. The only person that can is his teammate. No replacing Klay.

[@jaidenhealey2988]

@@mjgould1192 ray allen, Reggie miller, Larry bird, Kyle Korver, kd, Steve Kerr, all klay is is efficient at doing the same things over and over, it’s not as detrimental as draymond

[@mjgould1192]

@@jaidenhealey2988 no one you named got anywhere near dropping 60 on 11 dribbles or 37 in a quarter. Especially not Korver and Kerr. You are extremely delusional. Klay was also a 6’7 two way 3 and D guy in his prime. He even made an all defensive team. An all defensive team guy dropping 60 on is ridiculous. Miles above Kerr and Korver.

[@jaidenhealey2988]

@@mjgould1192 he can’t dribble nor facilitate, he has curry which is one of the best facilitators of all time, so klay had many open shots in his career when he scored a lot of points, bc the amount of help that was needed when curry blew by his defenders is crazy, if klay had any other pg from the time he was drafted till now he wouldn’t have been this good, that’s also why no one heard of klay till curry expanded his game bc curry is the whole reason klay is the player he is

[@mjgould1192]

@@jaidenhealey2988 so your saying we know Klay because of Curry? No we know DRAYMOND because of Curry😂😂😂😂. Klays skills let him fit on nearly any team in the league in his prime. Draymond won’t even take an open jumpshot. Look up draymonds stats when curry and klay went down so you can see the proof. He’s a good player in golden states system but without Splash Bros there literally is now golden state.

[@matthewchant2253]

I think this isn’t a shot at draymond, he is still very important but if we were choosing between losing klay or losing draymond I don’t think at any point in time any warriors fan would choose to lose klay

[@ErK1oneZ]

That’s wrong what he said . At the time when draymond was in his prime he was the only player with that style of play that can give u 30 + and he can shoot . Later on in the years his game declined still doesn’t change the fact he was a rare player to them .

[@GreybeardSD]

While i would say Klay also, i definitely disagree with Gill saying you could find a Green type of player. Name that player please. Both are valuable to Curry in different ways.

[@peacemaker4829]

I too chose Klay in another post. People will be trying to recreate the splash bros for years and we will see so many teams fail to even match them let alone exceed them

[@Fishmond]

Klay is not the same. He hesitates his shots now. 😭

[@inidbil7277]

Klay is vital on offense and he guarded the other teams best guard. Now after his injuries he wants to guard 3s or 4s. Draymond is vital on defense and on offense he sets up steph and klay passing and makinf plays. And the chef is the chef

[@chokleteGirl]

Thank you, I've been saying that he doesn't get the credit he deserves. ❤

[@irollerblade13]

I love and respect Draymond forever. But Klay can turn into a a shooting Robot with his perfect release. His shooting form should be taught to every kid learning to play modern day basketball.

[@Rob-ml3vl]

Definitely Clay. If you replace Draymond with someone like Al Horford, you still would have had success.

[@mj.hoopss]

green is the heart of the warriors and i dislike them overall but green is really the one who gets them open and play point guard at the same time, without green and screens klay or curry cant shoot comfortably and green is best defensive wise in that warriors franchise

[@No-xo1kx]

We’ve seen “many” similar to Klay. Ray Allen. Joe Dumars. Reggie Miller to an extent. There has only been 1 player similar to Draymond: Wes Unseld. And they played several decades apart

[@imbetterthanyoutfohandimgo28]

💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@rave123456v]

Ray Allen no comparison Thompson also beat Ray Allen playoff 3PM record Reggie Miller not even close to the same.

[@CWillGetWitCha_973]

I disagree, But I also agree 🤦🏾‍♂️ It’s easier finding another Klay than Draymond.

[@CB-cp9kf]

Charles barkley considered klay the best 2 way wing player for a good 4-5 yrs

[@ramilponce7317]

Unfamiliar opinion. If GSW didn't extend Green. They can have Simmons for sure.

[@trevorjohnson6287]

I respect the actual point, but that’s such a terrible argument lmao. Elite 2 way 3 and D wings exist, that’s an archetype. Obviously Klay is really exceptional at it, and that would make it really hard to find a replacement maybe even impossible, but Draymond is a complete 1 of 1 player.

[@Kytknives]

This is one example why lebron said bronny james is better than the other currently nba players.

[@PAPERROUTEFRANK380]

Wemby blocked that shot yesterday 😂

[@jalenad11]

That's an interesting point. I've never seen somebody block Klay's shot. I've even seen Giannis and Tatum block KD's shot.

[@matthewlyn9224]

You can't find another Draymond Green

[@user-bp2rf3zp7s]

1,000%

[@xxTyFyxx]

Klay is, unfortunately, the modern-day pippen. Great, but held in the shadow of modern-day greatness.

[@Ryan-rp4yv]

It’s actually quite the opposite you can find players who fit klays mold of 3 and d even if it’s on a smaller scale like a Danny green you can’t find a draymond type player or someone with that unique style 6’4-6’6 pf who was a defensive specialist could guard but guys at times was the teams best pure passer and was a great playmaker for his position and fit in any lineup which is why warriors succeeded so much klay is better but green is just as important and is definitely harder to find a green type player

[@rave123456v]

Just because Thompson doesn't need to dribble doesn't mean its anywhere near the same threat or skill level. Thompson can hit like 8 shots in a row in 5minutes no one really does that If he's on the video says it clear he's on automatics no 3 and D guy can do that well Last is shooting resilience since he can come back from bad shooting nights at times. also can shoot on the move much better that most players without messing up his shot.

[@leonporter2625]

Steph the best offensive & improved defensively & Draymond the most defensive & gets the most assists...I'd say Wiggins is more important than Klay now..... Klay was the second best for a short period of time but not since before KD

[@asapmimic1289]

Warriors fans and the organization have been stockholmed into believing they need/needed draymond.

[@zsomborszigeti6797]

Saying that its easier to find a Draymond than it is to find a Klay is the worst take I have seen this week. Draymond is probably the best defender of the 2010's and is also the third best offensive palyer on the team. Without him the Warriors would have barely been a top 10 defense and with him they were the best in the league.

[@StrictlyStrange67]

First time I've agreed with him

[@chrisg4805]

Dray could play and guard all 5 positions he could defend, playmake, rebound, and could score if needed. Klay is a 3 and d guy l, prob one of the best but he would be more easily replaceable than draymond

[@hailemhailem1320]

wembanyama blocked his shot other day

[@mikecushing7276]

Thanks for setting me straight

[@KT-ed8hj]

Former elite basketball players have the worst takes on basketball lol

[@MarkDanger777]

Draymond hiding behind his all star teammates for the longest time. If steph is out, klay could still carry a bit, but we saw mr triple single get slaughtered without their stars. Idk about now cause curry carried the whole team on his shoulder last playoff

[@hashslinginhslasher]

The answer is Steph, Klay, AND Draymond

[@Rakven]

If you could find another Draymond then why is there not other Draymond

[@dennisjoshua8885]

This is not even a debate, klay is the second best.

[@elefana7700]

that was klay before injury...now dray more important i think

[@TOoLoUd89292]

Of course he says the offensive player when you can replace a shooter but you can't replace IQ

[@alaeus2310]

If he had any IQ he wouldn't have been the Ja Morant of his era lmao

[@mjgould1192]

You can replace a top 5 shooter all time? The same dude that dropped 60 in 11 dribbles and 37 in a quarter? Get out of here.

[@jeremyimba]

Good luck replacing one of the best catch and shoot players ever.

[@TOoLoUd89292]

@@jeremyimba casual answer

[@dylanomara2213]

@@TOoLoUd89292you seem like the casual here tbh

[@Bspradling033]

Klay was real dangerous in game 6 against the lakers 🔥

[@ThostenDito]

Fr 😂

[@Newportnews98]

🧹🧹🧹🧹

[@Bspradling033]

@@Newportnews98 cry bitch

[@JoFlirt]

They never won a ring without him

[@Ascended23]

Can we not acknowledge the elephant in the room? The only reason KZbin said "both sides" is because Wolf is a woman and Jack is a man. 0% chance they say "both sides" if genders were reversed.

[@DINO_DRAWS]

Gsw don’t make it to the finals in any of their 6 appearances without Draymond , imo

[@Cold_War_Goat]

If we’re being real put any good two way shooter next to Steph and it’ll work maybe not as well but still but if your losing dray gg and have fun bc you cannot find another dray

[@bardiamotamad3236]

This cant even be a real question. We dont have another klay thompson and do t say kyle korver plz

[@Uncday-day]

Except Wemby recently

[@Hoopsforlife11]

He used to be like that not anymore tho 😢

[@justicehoops]

As a warriors fan, it's draymond. His defensive versatility is the main reason why the Warriors have a good defense consistently.

[@mattcoleman6780]

Draymon is not a Splash Brother.

[@dct124]

Then Wenby blocks his 3 😅

[@bbott137]

The real answer is Draymond. Dude is the best defender in this generation and runs their offense. Nuclear klay aint been a thing in a while. He basically been a spot up shooter and average defender since his injury.

[@Stevie0627]

The dude be acting like at any point in the nba he was a top 5 player. Dude you wasn’t …

[@pokeyourmom7070]

nah when they're down you got to watch out fo Iguodala

[@ReactRight02]

If the deal doesnt work man im trading draymond ang get klay. Thats the reason why they’re called splash bros.

[@johnq4354]

I mean Klay was one of the best shooters in the NBA, it’s hard to find another player to replace him

[@rave123456v]

Honestly I want to know where you guys be when Thompson's playing games because people quickly forget Thompson is a great player and shooting wise the only person who can challenge Curry when he's hot.

[@Rajon_Brooks12]

Bro was mpj before mpj existed😂

[@icontroll5]

Robbed out the 75 all time.

[@Noname-hc5uw]

Easy yo find a Draymond type?!? Someone who can guard all 5 positions, a pf who can push the ball on a fastbresk, and is a good passer, and set a hellofa screen. Good luck with that! Btw, who is that guy in the lesgue now, aside from Draymond?

[@chrisambriz8875]

I’d say Poole was the biggest asset to the team klay is dookie

[@trentriggins3697]

But they kept Draymond over Poole is crazy

[@JoFlirt]

Draymond is the nucleus on the team

[@krazy6627]

dawg klay saved me so many 2k L’s 😂

[@tauranp6092]

He NASTY!!! ....For REAL!!.... And I am a DIE HARD Lebron fan!!!!

[@carlozollinger3012]

Draymond is more important but Klay is almost irreplaceable