With Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors parting ways, the team plans to honor his legacy by retiring his jersey. The Warriors’ official statement expressed this sentiment despite Thompson’s sour move away from the Warriors.
“Klay’s legacy will live on forever and we look forward to the day we can retire his #jersey at Chase Center,” the statement read.
Many Warriors fans have respected the franchise’s decision to honor Klay Thompson’s legacy. They took to social media to acknowledge Thompson as one of the best shooters in NBA history, claiming the honor as well deserved.
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Thompson is not performing at his peak levels from his earlier years with the Warriors. He is coming off a season in which he averaged 17.9 points per game while shooting 38.7% from three-point range.
However, not all reactions were positive. A significant number of fans criticized the decision to retire Thompson’s jersey. Some argued there wasn’t a sufficient reason to bestow such an honor upon him, while others felt it was too early to make this decision.
Klay Thompson’s Unforgettable Comeback Fueled Warriors’ Last Championship
Klay Thompson has spent his entire 13-year NBA career with the Golden State Warriors. He was drafted 11th overall in the 2011 NBA Draft. He was a key contributor to their success throughout his time with the team.
Warriors fans will never forget Thompson’s significant contributions, particularly in the team’s last championship run. Despite missing over two seasons due to injury, he made a remarkable comeback to help the Warriors secure the 2022 title.
The former Warriors star averaged 17.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists across six games in the 2022 NBA Finals.
Meanwhile, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news that the Warriors guard intends to sign a three-year, $50 million contract with Dallas in a multi-team deal. However, TNT’s Chris Haynes noted that the Warriors are still negotiating sign-and-trade details with the Mavericks.
