Stephen Curry is embracing the gauntlet Draymond Green has thrown down. On Sunday during NBA All-Star festivities, Green boldly claimed the Golden State Warriors are going to win the NBA championship after acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat.

Stephen Curry responded to Green's comments, noting that he enjoys the high expectations being set for himself and the Warriors franchise. "

Based on Curry's strong reaction here, it is clear that he is not backing away from the challenge. Green is well known for having the ability to, as Curry said, light a fire under his teammates, and this is exactly what he's done here.