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“Draymond Green Talking to Kevin Durant” meme: meaning, origin and common card

Draymond Green Talking to Kevin Durant is a meme showing an NBA player intensely hyping up his teammate.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Draymond Green Talking to Kevin Durant” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22357 of the collection, and the 201st best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Draymond Green Talking to Kevin Durant” meme mean?

The meme captures high-stakes advice or an impassioned explanation delivered with intense body language. Because Green appears urgently focused while Durant listens intently, online creators pair the clip with situations involving an intoxicated friend oversharing a wild conspiracy, a parent offering frantic blessings before someone leaves home, or a friend coaching an accomplice on keeping a cover story straight.

Where does the “Draymond Green Talking to Kevin Durant” meme come from?

The footage originated on April 16, 2017, during Game 1 of an NBA playoff clash between the Golden State Warriors and the Portland Trail Blazers. Television cameras captured Draymond Green having an intense sideline discussion with teammate Kevin Durant during Golden State's victory. On April 17, 2017, Twitter user @TalkWithTonte posted a GIF of the exchange, comparing it to a mother frantically praying over her child before leaving the house. Although the genuine conversation between both players remains unknown, social media users instantly adopted the clip to script custom imaginary dialogues. Durant later acknowledged the widespread meme on April 24, 2017, calling the parodies hilarious in his YouTube series Still KD.

  1. April 16, 2017Television cameras capture Draymond Green passionately addressing Kevin Durant during an NBA playoff game.
  2. April 17, 2017Twitter user @TalkWithTonte shares the interaction as a relatable captioned GIF.
  3. April 24, 2017Durant reacts to the viral clip in an episode of his YouTube series Still KD.

How to use the “Draymond Green Talking to Kevin Durant” meme

  • Showing an overly cautious parent giving excessive instructions before a teenager goes out.
  • Depicting a tipsy companion urgently pitching an absurd business plan at a party.
  • Demonstrating two friends coordinating a fake story to avoid getting into trouble.

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The “Draymond Green Talking to Kevin Durant” card in MyMemeCards

Draymond Green Talking to Kevin Durant card
NumberNo. 22357
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 75
Fame57/100 · #201 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 75: 300 cards
  • Common21371%
  • Rare5418%
  • Epic3110%
  • Legendary20.7%

How to get the “Draymond Green Talking to Kevin Durant” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Draymond Green Talking to Kevin Durant comes out of the Memes World series 75 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

What was Draymond Green actually saying to Kevin Durant?

The actual audio of their sideline discussion was never documented or revealed by the broadcast.

Where does the Draymond Green talking to KD meme come from?

It was captured during the first game of the 2017 NBA playoffs between the Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers.

Did Kevin Durant ever react to the Draymond Green meme?

Yes, Durant called the viral edits hilarious during an episode of his Still KD YouTube series on April 24, 2017.

How do I get the Draymond Green Talking to Kevin Durant meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Draymond Green Talking to Kevin Durant” is a common card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Draymond Green Talking to Kevin Durant card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Draymond Green Talking to Kevin Durant · Draymond Green · Kevin Durant · checked on October 17, 2026.

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