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After Butler traded to the Warriors, Curry s eyes were filled with tears, and Green made a strong statement after seeing it

3:07pm, 30 April 2025Basketball

Stephen Curry and Draymond Green both knew this was the last journey.

The Golden State Warriors made a major deal before the season's trading deadline, which changed the direction of the team's remaining time this season. The Warriors had a record of 25 wins and 25 losses at the time and were looking for hope for the playoffs, so they got Jimmy Butler with a trade. On the night of the trading, the Warriors had to say goodbye to the players traded in the five-party trade and lost to the Utah Jazz. After the game, Stephen Curry was in a downturn because he knew it was likely their last championship. Curry's eyes were filled with tears, while Draymond Green responded fiercely because he knew it would be the last journey.

"Then go!" Green told Curry through ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk. "Come on!"

"We've always felt this gratitude. We sat there and realized that we were obliged to maintain this gratitude. ... They traded us (for Butler) because they still believed in us."

Stephen Curry and Draymond Green were ready for the final sprint

The Warriors have been one of the best teams in the league since Butler traded. Although they still need to play in the playoff playoffs, they eventually advanced and led 2-1 in the series against the Houston Rockets.

Curry has proven that he still has strong physical fitness this season, and Green has maintained a steady performance on the defensive end. It’s not surprising when the brilliance of the Warriors and their core players will end, but they can still create some brilliance, and that’s exactly what they’re doing right now.

Curry and Green both long for another championship trophy in their careers, while Butler longs for his first championship. It takes a lot of effort, but the Warriors believe they have a team that can do it.

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