Klay Thompson responds to Rockets player's provocation: “Very stupid”

The match between Golden State Warriors It is Houston Rockets, last Thursday, the 4th, was hot, but behind the scenes there was even more rivalry between the two franchises. Seeking the last play-in spot, the San Francisco team won 133 to 110, in addition to responding to the provocations made by Tari Eason.

Eason, a Rockets player, started the provocations against the Golden State Warriors last week, when the Houston team closed on the table after a winning streak. However, injured, the winger didn't even enter the court last Thursday, the 4th, but watched with a t-shirt from the film 'The Warriors', which was the reason for his mockery on social media.

After the match, Klay Thompsonwho scored 29 points for the Warriors, responded to Eason's provocations at a press conference. “It was pretty lame, especially if you’re not even playing. It's one thing if you're playing and competing and you can answer for it, but are you going to be teasing from the bench? Dude, what is this?”said shirt 11.

Thompson did not deny that these provocations happen routinely in basketball, and can even come from Golden State players, but Eason's situation was different for the winger. “We talk nonsense, but at least we are there competing. That’s all I have to say about it,” he stated.

In addition to Klay Thompson, Draymond Greenone of the Warriors' most controversial players, also opened up about this episode. “I love it, but if you're going to say it, you have to play it. You can't say that and not play. But I know the type of player he is.”said shirt 23.