Draymond Green and Paul George were among the sea of NBA players attending the fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, and it wasn't long before a Showtime microphone found a way to him prior to the bout.

Green was soon asked about his thoughts on the Kyrie Irving-Isaiah Thomas trade, one to which he opted to answer with the diplomatic answer.

“When I look at the situation, I think it's a great team for both moves,” Green said. “With Kyrie going to a team that doesn't have to rebuild. He's played in The Finals three straight years, you wanna continue to taste that.”

“Him going to a team that doesn't have to rebuild, that can contend; and then the Cavs get I.T. and also getting a top-five pick, but also the underrated part of that trade is Jae Crowder, who also is on a team-friendly deal and is one of the best perimeter defenders our league has seen and can knock some shots down.”

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Green gave Crowder his condolences for the loss of his mother, wishing him and his family well after the tragedy.

The Golden State Warriors forward might have gotten a little tongue-tied saying “it's a great team for both moves,” but it's likely either the excitement for the fight or the anticipation for playing Irving in a different jersey.

Once again… You're killing me Smalls!