It’s the end of an era for the Golden State Warriors.
Klay Thompson, who spent 13 seasons in the Bay Area and won four NBA titles, recently agreed to a three-year, $50 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks.
Golden State selected him 11th overall in the 2011 NBA Draft out of Washington State University, and he became a great player for the Warriors.
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Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson reacts after making a 3-point shot late in the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 12, 2022, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Thompson’s number will one day hang from the ceiling at Chase Center, and he was a key contributor on all four of those championship teams, solidifying his status as one of the greatest shooters of all time.
On Friday night, Thompson posted a message thanking the Warriors and their fans for giving him “the best time of my life.”
“To my fellow Bay Area fans, there are not enough words or images to express how I feel about you all. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the best times of my life. It has been an honor to wear a Warriors jersey from day one,” Thompson said. wrote on Instagram With photos from the first press conference with the team.
Klay Thompson (11) of the Golden State Warriors takes a shot during a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on February 5, 2024 in Brooklyn, New York. (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
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“I really wanted to do my best and bring as many championships to this region as I could, but the best part isn’t the rings – it’s the lifelong friendships. My family and I want to thank all of the great people who work tirelessly to make the Warriors organization world class. Don’t be sad that it’s over, celebrate that it was made possible. Until next time.”
This was Thompson’s first free agent season, and despite playing his most games since the 2018-19 season, his 17.9 points per game average was his lowest since the 2012-13 season.
Stephen Curry and Thompson Splash Brothers, They are one of the best shooting duos in NBA history, and their track record speaks for itself.
With Thompson gone, Curry becomes the longest-tenured player on any team in the league.
Stephen Curry (right) and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors celebrate after defeating the Boston Celtics 103-90 in Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston. (Elsa/Getty Images)
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Thompson’s 2,481 three-pointers made ranks sixth all-time. He’ll never pass Curry, but he’s ahead of Reggie Miller (fifth with 2,560) and could pass Ray Allen (second with 2,973). Two active players (James Harden and Damian Lillard) are ahead of him.
Fox News’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
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