Draymond Green, the Golden State Warriors‘ outspoken forward, recently addressed rumors surrounding Kevin Durant‘s decision not to rejoin the team. Reports suggested that Durant declined a potential return to the Warriors, leading to speculation about lingering tensions between the two former teammates.

In a candid interview, Green dismissed these claims, emphasizing that there is no animosity between him and Durant. “People love to make stories out of nothing. There’s no bad blood between us. KD made a decision that was best for him, and I respect that,” he said.

Green and Durant‘s relationship has been a topic of discussion since their heated on-court exchange in 2018, which many believed contributed to Durant’s departure from the Warriors in 2019.

However, both players have repeatedly downplayed the incident’s significance, asserting that competitive emotions can sometimes boil over during games.

Durant, who currently plays for the Phoenix Suns, has also spoken about his time with the Warriors, expressing gratitude for the championships they won together and the experiences they shared. “Those years were invaluable. We accomplished a lot, and I’ll always cherish those moments,” he said.

The recent rumors about Durant rejecting a return to the Warriors appear to be unfounded. Green‘s dismissal of these reports highlights the media’s tendency to sensationalize player relationships and decisions. As Green aptly put it, “At the end of the day, we’re all professionals. We make choices that are best for our careers and families. There’s no room for petty drama.”

In the high-stakes world of the NBA, narratives can often be blown out of proportion. It’s essential to approach such stories with a critical eye and recognize that players like Green and Durant have mutual respect, even if their paths diverge.