Klay Thompson will finally hang up his Warriors gear.
The five-time All-Star is headed to the Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million contract as part of a multi-team sign-and-trade deal that will also send Josh Green to Charlotte.
Thompson had been with the Warriors since they selected him 11th overall in the 2011 NBA Draft. After there were no reports of talks between Golden State and Thompson or his representatives following the conclusion of the 2024 NBA Finals, it became apparent that his time with the Warriors was coming to an end.
With the deal sealed and Thompson packed up and ready for Dallas, faces from around the league are weighing in with their opinions on the blockbuster trade.
Curry’s reaction was the most heartfelt of all, saying goodbye to his Splash Brother.
“I’ll miss you @klaythompson. Even though we don’t finish the journey together, what we did will never be repeated. I couldn’t have imagined a better run with you and @money23green. You changed the entire Bay Area. You changed the way the game is played. Killa Klay is the center of it all. Thanks for everything bro. Enjoy playing basketball and doing what you do,” Curry wrote.
“Splash Bros 4 life, buddy.”
Check out Curry’s message to Thompson and reactions from other NBA players below.
Stephen Curry and NBA players react to Klay Thompson’s departure from the Warriors
Steph says goodbye to Klay on her IG Story ?? photo.twitter.com/7mKmPXyX5c
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 2, 2024
Warriors vs. Mavs Christmas game would be ???!
— Alex Caruso (@ACFresh21) July 1, 2024
Klay threw a curveball with that one… I thought it would be the Lakers or Spurs for sure.
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) July 1, 2024
??????? https://t.co/VKS8XLU4d5
— Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) July 1, 2024
What a great experience! Steph, Klay and Draymond never thought it would end. They changed the game.
— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) July 1, 2024
Thanks for everything, @KlayThompson ? image.twitter.com/dIigTdbYKh
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) July 1, 2024
Klay Thompson Stats
2023-24 season
- 17.9 points per game
- 3.3 rebounds per game
- 2.3 assists per game
- 43.2 percent field goals
- 38.7 percent on three-point shots
- 92.7 percent in free throws
Mavericks’ standings with Klay Thompson
With Josh Green going to Charlotte as part of the trade, Thompson comfortably slides into the small forward position. He completes a valuable trio with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, adding more talent to a duo that spearheaded a run to the Finals to complete the 2023-24 season.
| Position | Start | 2nd | 3rd |
| Page | Luka Doncic | Dante Exum | |
| is | Kyrie Irving | Jaden Hardy | Quentin Grimes |
| SF | Klay Thompson | Naji Marshall | |
| PF | PJ Washington | Maxi Kléber | Olivier-Maxence Prosper |
| C | Daniel Gafford | Derek Lively II | Dwight Powell |
