On the most recent episode of The Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis, Green recalled the bittersweet message Curry told him after they learned of the trade for Butler. "Steph said to me in Utah after the trade, 'Man, It's crazy because it just dawned on me that, this is it," Green recalled. "This is the last ride."

Steph just looked more free but I’m going tell you, he looked like he got belief, that’s all it is. He said to me in Utah after the trade, he looked at me and he

Golden State Warriors defensive stalwart Draymond Green almost became a member of the Memphis Grizzlies in 2023.

After saying he wouldn’t sign an extension with the Warriors, Butler would bypass his player option and sign a two-year extension worth $121M. Warriors players were quick to share their opinions including Draymond Green and Steph Curry.