When Klay Thompson throws shade, he doesn’t hold back! Recently, the Golden State Warriors’ star didn’t mince words when addressing Tari Eason’s attempt at taunting his team. Eason sported a ‘Warriors Come Out to Play’ tee pre-game, only to witness the Houston Rockets succumb to a 133-110 defeat. Thompson’s response? A resounding “bro, what are you doing?” The contrast between Eason’s bold move and the subsequent loss adds a humorous twist to the NBA drama. With Thompson’s blunt commentary, it’s clear that even off-court antics don’t escape his keen eye for the game.
Tari Eason, a forward for the Rockets, made a questionable fashion statement by wearing a ‘Warriors Come Out to Play’ t-shirt before a game against Golden State. The move was seen as provocative. His choice of attire stirred up controversy as it seemed like an attempt to taunt the Warriors. This move did not sit well with Klay Thompson and other members of the Golden State team.
Thompson, known for his sharpshooting skills on the court, didn’t hold back in expressing his disapproval towards Eason’s actions. He directly questioned Eason, saying, “Bro, what are you doing?” This reaction highlighted the tension between the two teams.
Eason, who was ruled out for the remainder of the season with a benign growth on his lower leg bone, earlier this month, showed up to Thursday night’s game at Toyota Center, trolling his team’s opponents, as he also posted an Instagram Story mocking the Warriors, earlier in the day.
‘I know they not liking this!!!’ he wrote as a caption to footage of himself belting out ‘Warriors, come out to play,’ on his Story.
After knocking down 29 points, including 7-of-11 3-pointers, in Houston, Thompson told reporters of the taunt: ‘Yeah, that’s pretty lame. Especially if you’re not even playing…It’s one thing if you’re playing and you’re out there competing, and you back it up.
‘But you’re just gonna be trolling from the sideline. Bro, what are we doing?’
After a critical look into Klay Thompson and Tari Eason’s banter, it’s clear that the NBA rivalry sparks more than just fierce competition on the court. The ‘Warriors come out to play’ t-shirt fiasco serves as a reminder that even off-court antics can ignite flames in the basketball world. As the Rockets felt the heat of defeat, Eason’s bold move might have backfired, leaving fans wondering if it was worth the risk.
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