Klay Thompson waited until after his team had won the title to clap back at the the two-time champion. He endorsed his teammate and 2014-15 NBA MVP Stephen Curry as the league’s preeminent player at the Warriors’ postgame news conference. 

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“It just feels good to say, you know, we’re the best team in the world with the best player in the world — this man sitting to my right,” Thompson said, pointing at Curry. “It’s been a journey and, man, I can’t put it into words. I’m so proud of every man on this team.” 

Check out Thompson and Curry’s entire interview below.