For the longest time, the duo of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson has been the engine that drove the Golden State Warriors’ offense to success. With the latter leaving the Bay, his fellow Splash Brother has posted a farewell message that left fans emotional online.
Thompson has agreed to a three-year, $50 million deal with the Mavericks. This move marks the end of the Warriors’ dominant dynasty, which saw them win four NBA championships and reach six Finals appearances during Thompson’s tenure.
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The 34-year-old shooting guard will now join forces with All-Stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in Dallas. The Mavericks, who recently lost in the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, will hope that Thompson’s shooting and defensive abilities can help them take the next step.
The Warriors have expressed their gratitude for Thompson’s contributions, highlighting his incredible and legendary performances, including numerous Game 6 heroics. The franchise has also announced that they will retire Thompson’s #11 jersey at Chase Center, cementing his status as a Warriors’ legend.
This move marks the end of an era for the Dubs and their reputation as one of the NBA’s most dominant teams over the past decade. Thompson’s departure, along with the potential retirement of Steph Curry in the coming years, could signal the beginning of a new chapter for the franchise.
Stephen Curry’s Heartfelt Message For Klay Thompson Has Golden State Warriors Fans Crying
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After news broke out that Thompson is now a Maverick, various personalities within and outside of the Dubs shared their take on the matter. Among those individuals is Curry in a message NBA Central shared on X, which has left fans emotional over their parting.
Steph sends a message to Klay ❤️ pic.twitter.com/gUU7Ui4L7S
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 2, 2024
“Damn… It’s really over💔💔💔” E-Man tweeted
“Great message from Steph to Klay it seems their friendship is still healthy but something is broken within the GSW organization,” Lakers on X said.
“It’s so over for the warriors it’s so sad,” NoahMuse reacted.
“It doesn’t have to be if this front office wasn’t shutting,” Wuin posted.
“All good things must end… Splash! Was a good run,” MintSniper shared.
In the 13 seasons he played for Golden State, Thompson averaged 19.6 points on 41 percent shooting from deep, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists. He also has four rings, five All-Star selections, and a member of the 2019 All-Defensive second team.
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Without a doubt, fans will remember the Splash Brothers era in Golden State with such fondness. Hopefully, the two can link up once again in the future to give the duo a fitting end to their run.
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