By Reporter Du Yijun / Comprehensive Report

　　After parting ways with the Golden State Warriors, where he spent many years, Klay Thompson—the sharpshooter who first moved to the Dallas Mavericks and now heads to the Miami Heat this summer—has left the team, but his status remains unshakable in the eyes of his old teammate Draymond Green. Responding to a fan’s question about whether a prime Jimmy Butler or Devin Booker would be a better franchise cornerstone than Klay Thompson, Green openly defended his former teammate on his podcast, stating that people today simply don't give Klay enough respect, adding, "They've even forgotten how terrifying he was in his prime."

　　During a recent episode of "The Draymond Green Show," the Warriors star forward interacted with fans. One fan posed a sharp question: "If I had to pick a No. 1 option for a team, I'd rather have a prime Jimmy Butler or Devin Booker over Klay Thompson. But my friends all favor Klay. What do you think?"

　　Facing this challenge to a member of the Splash Brothers, Green showed his characteristic bluntness. He first offered a rational analysis, acknowledging that both Butler and Booker have proven themselves capable of leading a team as the primary star. Meanwhile, Thompson has indeed played a smaller role as a solo leader throughout his career.

　　But then Green shifted his tone, speaking firmly in defense of his old teammate. "I have to say, a lot of people nowadays lack respect for Klay," Green emphasized. "They've even forgotten how terrifying he was in his prime, and that honestly disappoints me."

　　In fact, at his peak, Thompson was not only the epitome of a top-tier 3-and-D player but also set countless legendary records, such as scoring 37 points in a single quarter and earning the nickname "Game 6 Klay" in the playoffs. He was an indispensable cornerstone of the Warriors' four championships. Although the two will now face each other as opponents in the new season, Green's remarks clearly show that the deep bond of the Splash Brothers, forged through years of playing together, remains strong—and he will not allow anyone to downplay the historical status of this legendary shooter.