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On Thursday’s “First Take,” ESPN analyst Jay Williams said he believes Warriors four-time champion guard Stephen Curry’s legacy is being tarnished by “high-level people” in the NBA. He claimed to have received a text saying that Teammate Draymond Green — After Green was ejected less than four minutes into Wednesday’s game between the Warriors and the Magic.
“I get emails from people and high-level people saying they really appreciate their decisions, but the email goes, ‘Okay, what about Stephen Curry’s leadership,’ and the conversation goes there. ,” Williams said. .
That’s when “First Take” host Molly Kerim asked, “Are they calling Steph?” To which Williams responded, “Yes, that’s right, because he doesn’t control Draymond.”
“So, the way I process it in my head is, I know Steph, I’ve spent time around Steph, because he’s the most competitive guy I’ve ever met.” Because one of the — Draymond Green is diminishing the ultimate legacy of how people view Stephen Curry’s leadership. That’s what’s happening right now.”
On Wednesday, Curry was standing next to Green as he yelled at referee Ray Acosta, which earned Green two technicals and an automatic ejection for the veteran center.
Curry did not intervene and appeared emotional while on the court.
At one point, he pulled his jersey over his face and wiped his eyes.
“I don’t agree with them [the people questioning Curry’s leadership] I’ll tell you, I know him and I know things have been brought up many times,” Williams continued. “A lot of people don’t really know about what goes on behind closed doors…Even if it’s smaller niche people, now people at high levels are starting to see it that way. For me, by the way, I think it’s on Draymond because Steph is taking the high road…that’s how Steph deals with it.”
After Thursday’s “First Take,” Williams took to his Instagram to claim that his analysis video was “cut”, seemingly agreeing with those who think Green is tarnishing Curry’s legacy. I showed it to
“If the footage had continued, that wouldn’t have been the case…What I said was that I believe that’s not the case.” Mr Williams said. “I know what Steph is like, I know how he acts, but listening to all the conversations that are going on internally, what does it mean for him to speak publicly? is of no use.
“But then again, this clip makes it seem like I’m receiving text messages from people saying that even though I don’t believe it.” It sounds as if you are someone who believes that heritage is diminishing. So we are just clarifying and organizing things… I wanted to dispel that, so Let’s correct the situation.”
Green lost his cool after Acosta called a foul on Warriors swingman Andrew Wiggins, but Magic forward Paolo Banchero converted an and-1 to tie the score at 6-6.
Crew chief Mitchell Irvin called it a “protracted accusation” with “terrible profanity” in his pool report. According to The Athletic.
Green, who did not speak to reporters after the game, was seen hugging Curry in the locker room after the Magic’s 101-93 win at Kia Center in Orlando.
“We don’t want to inflict self-inflicted wounds on ourselves,” Curry said. “Whatever it takes to get him on the floor and available because we need him.”
Green later explained on the podcast “The Draymond Green Show” that he would have done things differently.
“That can’t happen. I said what I said.” green said. “At that point, I deserved to be kicked out. I wish I could have turned my body and angled it and went to the bench. But yeah, that’s not going to happen.”
ESPN’s Tim Legler, who also appeared on First Take, said Green’s ejection was an act of selfishness toward his teammates.
The Warriors are playing their second night of back-to-back games after a 113-92 road win over the Heat on Tuesday and are battling for a spot in the play-in tournament.
The Warriors (38-34), currently 10th in the Western Conference, were also without forward Jonathan Kuminga due to a sore left knee.
Green was also suspended indefinitely by the NBA for punching Phoenix center Jusuf Nurkic in the face on Dec. 12, causing him to miss 16 games this season.
Curry and the short-handed Warriors found a way to beat the Magic on the road, but they need Green to clinch a playoff spot.
The Warriors continue their road trip Friday in Charlotte.
