Stephen Curry took to Instagram to bid an emotional farewell to his long-time teammate, Klay Thompson, who is leaving the Golden State Warriors. “Gonna miss you @klaythompson,” Curry wrote. “Even though we won’t finish the journey together, what we did will never be done again. Couldn’t have imagined a better run with you and (Draymond Green). Changed the whole Bay Area. Changed the way the game is played. Killa Klay at the center of it all. Thank you for everything bro. Go enjoy playing basketball and doing what you do.
“Splash Bros 4 life my guy.”
The Warriors announced that Thompson’s No. 11 jersey would be retired by the team.
Klay Thompson Heads to Mavericks
In a major shakeup, Klay Thompson is reportedly heading to the Dallas Mavericks, ending his remarkable run with the Golden State Warriors. According to ESPN, Thompson will sign a three-year, $50 million contract with the Mavericks, joining All-Star guards Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. The trade, which also involves the Charlotte Hornets, will see the Warriors receive a financial trade exception and two future second-round picks.
Career Highlights
Thompson, a career 41.3 percent 3-point shooter, averaged 19.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game in 793 games (742 starts) with the Warriors. Last season, he averaged 17.6 points per game, his first season under a 20-point average since 2013-14 (18.4 points per game). His 38.7 percent 3-point accuracy last season was the second-lowest of his career.
Versatile Performance
Thompson spent part of last season coming off the bench. In 14 games as a reserve, he averaged 19.8 points and shot 43 percent from 3-point range.