Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry ran into his former teammate Klay Thompson and Mavericks center Dereck Lively II at a WNBA game between the New York Liberty and the Las Vegas Aces. The encounter took place courtside, where Curry’s reaction was pretty hilarious and quickly went viral.
Curry, who was attending the game to support women’s basketball, spotted Thompson and Lively mingling and couldn’t resist making a playful entrance. Approaching the duo, Curry jokingly exclaimed,
“Ew, ew!”
while gesturing as if repelled by an odor. This humorous reaction was all in good fun, as Curry soon joined in on the conversation, sharing laughs with Thompson and Lively.
Steph Curry didn’t like this Klay Thompson and Dereck Lively II interaction 😂
(via @WNBA) pic.twitter.com/Qa2sg2JN7M
— NBA Retweet (@RTNBA) September 9, 2024
The moment was captured on video and quickly made the rounds on social media, with fans enjoying the playful banter between the NBA stars. Curry’s reaction highlighted the camaraderie and friendly rivalry that exists between former teammates, even after they’ve moved on to different teams.
Thompson, who was traded to the Mavericks in a sign-and-trade deal earlier this summer, seemed to enjoy the light-hearted interaction. The sharpshooter will be adjusting to his new role alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, while Lively, a promising second-year center, is expected to make significant contributions to the Mavericks’ lineup.
