Warriors' Draymond Green says Clippers blew his mind with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George deals

The Los Angeles Clippers have surprised many fans and players with their summer transfer dealings. After being in the shadows of their LA neighbours 'LA Lakers', the Clippers finally feel like a team that has the calibre of winning the NBA Championship. And Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green sure was blown away by the Clippers this summer.

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LA Clippers: A team ready for the big things?

From 1998 to the 2011 seasons, the LA Clippers made the playoffs only once. Now they have done so in the past seven out of eight years, although they are yet to win a championship ring. This year, the Clippers have surprised many NBA fans with their summer dealings. The team has welcomed star players like two-time NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and six-time NBA All-Star Paul George, which makes them legitimate title contenders. The signing of Leonard from the Toronto Raptors is considered as a major coup for Clippers. The Clippers also signed point guard Patrick Beverley and acquired solid depth by bringing in forward Maurice Harkless from the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Warriors star Draymond Green's take

It wasn’t only fans that the Clippers shocked, they also took other NBA players by surprise. During an interview with a US-based sports website, Warriors star Draymond Green revealed what he thought of the LA Clippers and their summer dealings. Green opened up about the changing landscape of the NBA. He admitted 'the Clippers summer'  blew his mind. He was left baffled as out of nowhere the Clippers turned into title favourites heading into the new season.

Draymond Green: NBA trade rumours

As for Draymond Green, it has been rumoured that the Portland Trail Blazers might be interested in the Warriors forward after their key players were benched due to injuries. If the trade does go through, Green, who is currently benched due to his finger injury will be a massive addition for the Trail Blazers.

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