The recent in-depth conversation between Durant and Green about their time with the Warriors sparked heated discussions after the video was exposed. Some people think that it was the two of them who failed to turn their hostility into friendship in time, which led Durant to switch to the basket; some people agree with their statement and believe that the Warriors management and head coach did not do a good job in helping them to calm the storm. At the same time, Curry has also been questioned by some people, such as Stephen A. Smith, a famous American basketball commentator and known as "American Yang Yi".
Smith believes that Curry, as the signature player of the Warriors, failed to play the role of leader well after the conflict between Durant and Green. Moreover, Durant and Green did not mention Curry's name at all when they talked about the conflict and the aftermath. Smith believed that Curry was negligent for this.
"With all due respect, where is Curry? The baby-faced killer, the greatest shooter ever created by God, the unquestionable superstar of this team (the Warriors), Where is the signature player of this club? I found it very obvious that Durant and Draymond Green didn't mention his (Curry's) name at all, not once," Smith said on the show. .
Smith obviously believes that Curry, as the signature player of the Warriors, should mediate between Durant and Green after the conflict. After all, he is the signature player of this team. Moreover, as a teammate and the core of the team, Smith also believes that Curry has an obligation to improve the relationship between the two. After all, Curry is the leader of the Warriors.
But did Curry mediate the conflict between Durant and Green at that time? Only those within the Warriors team know. The reason why Smith thinks Curry failed in his responsibility is that Green and Durant did not mention Curry's name at all in the in-depth conversation. Instead, they mentioned the name of the management, especially general manager Bowles, and also mentioned the head coach. Cole's name, that's why I think Curry failed in his responsibility.
In any case, after Durant and Green clashed, it was up to them to really resolve their differences. Especially since Green himself had to take the initiative to apologize for criticizing Durant. Others on the team may play some role, but if Green is not sincere, then "We have already won the championship before you came" is obviously enough to hurt any superstar, and it is enough to force any player away, not to mention It's Durant who is naturally sensitive.
However, Durant is also good now. Joining forces with Irving and Harden in the Nets, he still has a chance to lead the team to compete for the championship again next season. Compared to the Lakers led by James and the Bucks led by Antetokounmpo, the Nets are currently favored by more people.