[Saba Sports News] When Rodney McGruder signed with the Golden State Warriors, it initially didn’t make many waves in the NBA world. McGruder’s career scoring average of 5.7 points per game left his impact on the Warriors uncertain, and his prospects for a long-term contract remained unknown.
However, Klay Thompson’s viral roast of McGruder changed the narrative.
Thompson had some memorable words for McGruder during a 2021 game, labeling him as someone who “might be out of the league soon” and poking fun at his perceived lack of talent. The incident occurred after the Warriors secured an easy victory and tensions escalated post-game when McGruder, then with the Pistons, apparently tried to confront a Warriors player. Thompson, protective of his teammates, took the opportunity to roast McGruder live on air, prompting reactions from fans and even the Warriors broadcasters.
Now that Klay and McGruder are teammates, the dynamics between them are a subject of interest. Fans on social media had a field day with the situation, making jokes and discussing the unexpected pairing.
While Thompson’s comments from the past have resurfaced, the Warriors are in a “now or never” situation. Last season’s second-round exit was a disappointment, and the team has opted to rely on its core veterans, including Thompson, instead of a rebuilding approach. With Thompson’s return, along with key players like Andrew Wiggins and potentially Rodney McGruder, the Warriors aim to make a deep postseason run, banking on their experience and talent to regain their championship form.