Dub Nation is in mourning.
I’ve been writing a ton of content here at Golden State of Mind grieving the apparently imminent departure of franchise icon Klay Thompson after he has failed to come to terms with the Golden State Warriors for a new contract.
I’m grappling with the fandom emotions of a guy looking to do what’s best for his personal life and family which is absolutely his prerogative, while wondering if there’s anything the Dubs can do to keep the Big 3 of Thompson, Stephen Curry, and Draymond Green in tact for the duration of their careers.
I never really imagined a scenario where those three guys wouldn’t remain in Golden State forever; they seemed like they would all ride off into the sunset together after running roughshod over the league.
As of right now, Dub Nation is waiting for the other shoe to drop on the Klay news, but emotions are definitely running high on social.
"The way that last summer played out left a sour taste in Klay [Thompson]'s mouth." @kendra__andrews on how the relationship between the Klay and Warriors reached a breaking point pic.twitter.com/7FAGSAotId
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 30, 2024
Jordan Lawley, who has trained Klay Thompson the last two offseasons, posts “End of an Era… ” on his Instagram (IG: jlawbball)
— Dalton Johnson (@DaltonJ_Johnson) June 30, 2024
“Wishing luck to my brother Klay Thompson on whatever he decides for his future ❤️” pic.twitter.com/FQ0Uuclzxu
Klay Thompson last 2 seasons:
— StatMamba (@StatMamba) June 30, 2024
19.8 PPG
9.7 3PA
40.0% 3PT
430 Catch & Shoot 3PM (Leads NBA)
Shooting 40%+ 3PT on Catch & Shoot, Corners, Wide Open, Open, and Pull Ups. pic.twitter.com/VfJkyeT7zH
Chris Haynes on Klay Thompson:
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) July 1, 2024
“If there is a frontrunner, I’m going to say it’s the Dallas Mavericks.”
(h/t @ohnohedidnt24)
pic.twitter.com/zZ99J7jSNx
Mike Dunleavy Jr. as Warriors GM:
— BricksCenter (@BricksCenter) June 30, 2024
Traded Jordan Poole for nothing
Let klay thompson walk
Let cp3 walk pic.twitter.com/sNYdhQHkhy
I know life moves on and it’s just basketball but man the idea of Klay not being a warrior is tough. My favorite warrior of all time. Having a hard time with this one. So grateful for Klay and what he brought to the bay.
— r/Warriors (@GSWReddit) June 30, 2024
Everything in this video is how Klay Thompson will be remembered in the Bay Area pic.twitter.com/oLZH41wZGw
— Klay Thompson’s Burner (@iKlayThompson) June 30, 2024
Klay Thompson felt “slighted” and “pushed out” to an extent by the Warriors, per @ShamsCharania. The two-sides are expected to work through sign-and-trade options.
— TheWarriorsTalk (@TheWarriorsTalk) June 30, 2024
RIP Klay-two-to-the-ball bit.
— Joe Viray (@JoeVirayNBA) June 30, 2024
Btw, Klay was the only one on the roster other than Steph who could draw aggressive coverages out of opponents. Not at the same level, but still significant enough to tilt defenses.
If the Dubs can’t replace that with someone who can also draw two…
The last Moments of Curry Klay Draymond together pic.twitter.com/his5G2TXPN
— Chef curry Parody (@baby_face_goat) June 30, 2024
Say it ain’t so Klay!
