Golden State Warriors legendary guard Klay Thompson is reportedly on his means out as a free agent on Sunday.
After 13 years, 5 NBA All-Star appearances and 4 NBA championships, the longtime Warriors staple and different half of the enduring “Splash Brothers” alongside Steph Curry is anticipated to depart the franchise for one more alternative within the league, per NBA insider Shams Charania.
Groups just like the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers may all make sense for Thompson, Charania reported.
Whereas it’s not completely clear the place Thompson could select to proceed his NBA profession, it’s a seismic shift for the league after Thompson’s banner run as a franchise face for probably the greatest basketball groups of the final decade.
Thompson may not be fairly the participant he was in his prime, however he’s nonetheless a viable starter for an NBA franchise. He ought to signal with a brand new staff rapidly.
NBA followers had a tough time greedy the concept that Thompson will reportedly be enjoying in one other staff’s uniform subsequent season, because it’s actually onerous to think about Golden State with out him.
Finish of an period. As a Warriors fan, unhappy to see him go. Thanks for the recollections, Klay. https://t.co/v12oxxZqNh
— Marcas Grant (@MarcasG) June 29, 2024
I believed Klay could be one of many uncommon star gamers on this period to solely go well with up for one franchise. Gonna really feel bizarre seeing him in one other jersey. What a profession with the soldiers if that is it. https://t.co/YwAH200Sfx
— Chris Williamson (@CWilliamson44) June 29, 2024
Has felt inevitable the way in which the talks have (and haven’t) taken place. This feels just like the Warmth and Wade the place a break up is each painful however unavoidable for structural causes https://t.co/cvtoXoKbDM
— Daman Rangoola (@damanr) June 29, 2024
https://t.co/mRN2Pti3uY pic.twitter.com/YKMMhNXJw2
— Gentle Years (@lightyrspod) June 29, 2024
I Love Klay. Gave this franchise all the pieces he had.
I believe each side are prepared for a brand new period.
Want him the most effective. All the time, thanks 11 https://t.co/nxVNhxCBNx
— Ramon 🇵🇷⚡️ (@RamonIsHim) June 29, 2024
I do hope everyone seems to be cool about this. The splash brothers at their peak was a number of the most enjoyable ball of the final 20 years. https://t.co/lxQrEyFRjR
— Mike Zakarian (@MikeZakarian) June 29, 2024
And there it’s https://t.co/QQvrqLBEBt
— Sam Esfandiari (@samesfandiari) June 29, 2024
Wow. Can’t consider he’s really going to depart GSW. Finish of an period. https://t.co/01vbDvLBAz
— Aaron Johnson (@AJohnsonNBA) June 29, 2024
The indicators had been there, however nonetheless fairly gorgeous. One among my all-time favourite gamers https://t.co/G7lHSTvW2Y
— Noa Dalzell 🏀 (@NoaDalzellNBA) June 29, 2024
………. https://t.co/Pk433FDBqV
— warriorsworld (@warriorsworld) June 29, 2024
crying https://t.co/qdS18HJWSs
— Golden State of Thoughts (@unstoppablebaby) June 29, 2024
Welp. You knew it was coming however it nonetheless hits completely different when it’s explicitly said. https://t.co/kivCreQ822
— Joe Viray (@JoeVirayNBA) June 29, 2024
