May 1, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) speak during Game One of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Round Two at FedExForum. Mandatory credit: Joe Rondone-USA TODAY Sports
The Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies were some of the most exciting playoff series last season. Now, one of the Grizzlies’ keys to success is to use Draymond Green’s words as motivation.
The Golden State Warriors are the undisputed champions of the NBA, the defenders. But during and even after their series of second-round matches with the Grizzlies, it was clear that Memphis annoyed them.
Their playoff encounter was controversial on the floor (Dillon Brooks’ poorly selected foul on Gary Payton’s second hit and subsequent suspension) and off.
Along with the Golden State’s six-game series victory, the Grizzlies retained real estate in the Warriors’ psyche. Klay Thompson They raised them after about a month after winning everything. And Draymond Green felt the need to call the Grizzlies up again recently, saying in a podcast shared with J.J. Redick that Memphis will receive ‘Reality check’ next season.
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In the weight room in Memphis, a Draymond’s “reality check” quote was written according to a video posted on social media by Garen Jackson Jr.. Given Michigan’s relationship between the two former Spartans, one might assume that some of this is well-intentioned competitive banter. But the vibes during the Warriors-Grizzlies series in May weren’t good most of the time, and there’s a real Memphis character acting a bit overconfident compared to what they’ve accomplished so far.
Of course, the Grizzlies couldn’t care less—with the mindset of the chip on their shoulders In line with their extraordinary talk about trash. As one of the most successful young teams in modern NBA history, Memphis is ahead of its set schedule after completing a second-best NBA record last year. Perhaps due to sheer cuteness and a lack of ways forward (along with a stronger/healthier Western Conference), the Grizzlies will fall behind, at least in terms of gains and losses.
Regardless of the standard rating and rating in the supplement, whenever a Grizzlies and Warriors match comes out this season, it will be a must-watch on TV.
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