Thompson seemed to be referring to the Cavs' and Warriors' back-to-back title clashes. Things got noticeably heated between James and Curry in the 2016 NBA Finals, as James' Cavs came roaring back to even the series.
The 26-year-old Green captured Second Team All-NBA honors this past season, leading the Golden State Warriors to the greatest regular-season record in NBA history (73-9) and coming within minutes of winning a second consecutive championship. He averaged 14 points, 9.5 rebounds and 7.4 assists.
The Oklahoma City Thunder, the only franchise for which Durant has played, has made every effort to assemble the most talented roster around him and Russell Westbrook, and came within one game of reaching the NBA Finals.