Klay Thompson responds to Durant's comparison of 76ers and Warriors teams
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 7:33 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Klay Thompson addressed Kevin Durant's recent comments comparing the current Philadelphia 76ers with the 2017 Golden State Warriors. Durant highlighted the potential of the 76ers' roster, naming players like Joel Embiid and LeBron James, and suggested it was superior to the Warriors' lineup. Thompson took to Instagram, humorously questioning Durant's choice to refer to him by his full name while using first names for others. The exchange has revived discussions about the rosters from both teams and their historical context within the league.
- •Durant claims 76ers have more talent than Warriors' 2017 roster.
- •Thompson humorously reacts to Durant's comments on social media.
- •Discussion sparks renewed interest in both teams' historical significance.
- •Durant lists several current 76ers players as superior to Thompson and Green.
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin Durant's harsh Klay Thompson take draws ‘aggressive’ response from former NBA forward
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Klay Thompson fires back at Kevin Durant over Warriors dynasty critique: ‘Aye man u good?'
- 2:09 PMYahoo Sports — ‘You good?’ – Klay Thompson responds after Kevin Durant says 2017 Warriors ‘ain’t close’ to current 76ers
"Klay Thompson has responded to Kevin Durant’s comparison between the current Philadelphia 76ers and the 2017 Golden State Warriors. Durant was heavily criticised for joining the Warriors after their defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals.
"Kevin Durant said the 76ers with LeBron James are better on paper than the 2016-19 Warriors, sparking a response from Klay Thompson who Durant said was "never a MVP candidate in nothing."
"Kevin Durant claimed the 76ers are better than his old Warriors dynasty, drawing pushback from Klay Thompson and Evan Turner.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 7:33 PMKevin Durant's harsh Klay Thompson take draws ‘aggressive’ response from former NBA forward
Kevin Durant claimed the 76ers are better than his old Warriors dynasty, drawing pushback from Klay Thompson and Evan Turner.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 12:12 AMKlay Thompson fires back at Kevin Durant over Warriors dynasty critique: ‘Aye man u good?'
Kevin Durant said the 76ers with LeBron James are better on paper than the 2016-19 Warriors, sparking a response from Klay Thompson who Durant said was "never a MVP candidate in nothing."
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 2:09 PM‘You good?’ – Klay Thompson responds after Kevin Durant says 2017 Warriors ‘ain’t close’ to current 76ers
Klay Thompson has responded to Kevin Durant’s comparison between the current Philadelphia 76ers and the 2017 Golden State Warriors. Durant was heavily criticised for joining the Warriors after their defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals.
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