Klay Thompson played 13 seasons with the Golden State Warriors and became one of the key players for the team. He helped the team in critical positions and clinched four championships with the Warriors. Thompson, a 5-time All-Star, had a disagreement with the Warriors after the franchise failed to enter the playoffs in the 2023-24 season. This ultimately led to Thompson’s exit from the team. After entering free agency, the 34-year-old guard had offers from multiple teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks. However, Thompson rejected the Lakers’ offer and reportedly agreed to the Mavericks’ contract. This marks the end of the “Splash Brothers” team, including Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Thompson
The Warriors demonstrated their appreciation for Thompson by sharing emotional videos for him on X (formerly known as Twitter). The team posted a tribute video for the 4-time champion Thompson after his recent departure from the franchise. The video showcases important moments of Thompson during his 13 years with the Warriors. Additionally, the video includes heartfelt messages for Thompson from Curry and Green.
Thompson Gets Nostalgic on Instagram, Showing Love for the Warriors with Throwback Photo
Thompson, widely regarded as one of the greatest three-point shooters of all time, recently expressed his emotions for the team in a post on Instagram. The 34-year-old guard uploaded an old photo of himself holding his Warriors jersey. The post includes a long message that reflects his feelings for the team.
Klay Thompson’s father has a different perspective on Thompson’s decision to agree to the Mavericks deal. His father expressed disappointment and said that he thought his son would join the Lakers, as they are his favorites. He brought up watching the Lakers and Kobe Bryant as reasons for his expectation.
