Klay Thompson has blasted Rockets forward Tari Eason for wearing a “Warriors come out to play” t-shirt during Golden State’s 133-110 win over Houston on Thursday. Thompson took issue with Eason “trolling” despite not being in uniform for the game.
“That’s pretty lame, especially if you’re not even playing,” he said. “Like it’s one thing if you’re playing and you’re out there competing and you can back it up.
“That’s pretty lame. Especially if you’re not even playing.”
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“But if you’re just going to be trolling from the sideline, like bro, what are we doing? At times we talk mess [but] at least we’re out there competing. That’s all I have to say about that.”
Eason had previously yelled “Warriors, come out to play!” on an Instagram Live video. Houston had been surging towards stealing Golden State’s 10th seed (the final postseason spot) thanks to a winning-streak that lasted 11 games.
But their winning streak has since been followed by three consecutive losses, including tonight’s defeat against Golden State. That puts the Rockets four games out of the 10-seed.
They have not yet been officially eliminated from postseason contention, but with just six games remaining in the regular season, their chances of making it aren’t looking great.
