Klay Thompson did not have the greatest start to his NBA season this year. However, he managed to regain his lost form in a new off-the-bench role assigned by Steve Kerr. Thompson now has addressed his future at the Warriors amid the rumors suggesting his move next summer.
There have been multiple rumors that point towards Klay moving away from the Bay Area in the near future. The Warriors star has not re-signed with the Dubs yet and his latest statements point towards the possibility of a different future.
Klay Thompson addresses his future with GSW
Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson has addressed his future in the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show, a podcast hosted by his teammate Draymond Green. On the show, he talked about his future and gave the fans insight into his current thoughts related to his career.
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It is important to remember that Klay has yet to re-sign with the Warriors and will be a free agent this upcoming summer. Many fans believe that the Warriors star will renew with his current franchise as he has been a core member of the squad for a long time. However, it looks like Klay has different thoughts.
“Yes, I want to re-sign with the (Warriors), but I also have to prioritize my mental health and lay out what is important to me at this point in my career,” said Thompson on the Draymond Green show. He highlighted that he wants to renew his terms with the Dubs, but also made it clear that his mental health is more valuable.
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Thompson was receiving a lot of criticism for his performance at the start of the season and even though it died down after he regained his form, it left a deep impact on him. Thompson hinted towards the same criticism while referring to his mental health.
Thompson reportedly under Magic radar
A recent report has suggested that one-half of the Splash brothers could see himself at a new home after he becomes a free agent. The eastern conference team Orlando Magic is reportedly eyeing the Warriors star and can possibly offer Klay Thompson a contract this summer.
Recently NBA Insider Tim Kawakami also dipped into the situation to confirm the rumors of Magic being interested in Thompson.
Magic has a young squad, but they are inexperienced. The franchise is aware of the situation and has been looking for a veteran shooter. Klay Thompson fits all the requirements for the player the Magic desires. So, fans can possibly see them making a move to acquire the star in the near future.
What do you think of Klay Thompson’s statement about his future? Do you think Klay would sign with the Magic if they offered him a deal? We are eager to hear from you, so drop down in the comments and let us know.
