The next few weeks are likely to be long for Klay Thompson. As the Warriors are eliminated, after a final disillusionment in Sacramento and a catastrophic performance from their rear (0 points in 32 minutes, 0/10 shooting including 0/6 3-pointers…), he is confronted with the first (and last?) big turning point in his career: continue the adventure in California or go and discover a whole new team?
If Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Steve Kerr already hope to see him extended, the person concerned could be tempted by an external offer and, as it stands, Shams Charania (The Athletic) indicates that it would be “ very open » to the idea of testing its value on the market this summer…
“Let’s say it’s April 17th. I don't think I need to turn to that so quickly.” reminiscent of “Splash Brother”. “When does free agency start? July 1st? OK, so I have time…”
Orlando and Dallas on the prowl?
Even before the start of this season, the leaders of Golden State offered him $48 million to spend two years in San Francisco, but Klay Thompson refused and negotiations between the two camps have never progressed since. Leaving the door open to the Magic, who would be ready to get him back, or even to the Mavericks, who The Athletic said likely to also manifest.
In March, the trend was in any case towards a short-term re-signing with the Warriors for the five-time All-Star, whose contract would then be aligned with those of Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr. It remains to be seen whether the amount of the offer from his long-standing franchise will, this time, live up to his expectations, at the end of what generally constitutes the worst exercise of his career (17.9 points at 43% shooting). and 38% at 3-points)…
Touched by the support of his coach and the Curry-Green tandem
Otherwise, Klay Thompson will likely look outward, even if that means having to end a rich chapter of thirteen years, and four NBA titles, with Golden State. One thing is certain, he was very touched by the words of Steve Kerr, Draymond Green and Stephen Curry, all united to have him extended.
” It touches me “, he admits. “We have had our ups and downs. Whether it's losing a title, winning one, missing the playoffs, we've been through it all together, and that means a lot to me. I am grateful to have had the moments I had with them. It was truly historic.”
| Klay Thompson | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2011-12 | GOS | 66 | 24 | 44.3 | 41.4 | 86.8 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 12.5 |
| 2012-13 | GOS | 82 | 36 | 42.2 | 40.1 | 84.1 | 0.4 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 16.6 |
| 2013-14 | GOS | 81 | 35 | 44.4 | 41.7 | 79.5 | 0.5 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 18.4 |
| 2014-15 | GOS | 77 | 32 | 46.3 | 43.9 | 87.9 | 0.4 | 2.9 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 21.7 |
| 2015-16 | GOS | 80 | 33 | 47.0 | 42.5 | 87.3 | 0.4 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 22.1 |
| 2016-17 | GOS | 78 | 34 | 46.8 | 41.4 | 85.3 | 0.6 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 22.3 |
| 2017-18 | GOS | 73 | 34 | 48.8 | 44.0 | 83.7 | 0.4 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 20.0 |
| 2018-19 | GOS | 78 | 34 | 46.7 | 40.2 | 81.6 | 0.5 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 21.5 |
| 2021-22 | GOS | 32 | 29 | 42.9 | 38.5 | 90.2 | 0.5 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 20.4 |
| 2022-23 | GOS | 69 | 33 | 43.6 | 41.2 | 87.9 | 0.6 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 21.9 |
| 2023-24 | GOS | 77 | 30 | 43.2 | 38.7 | 92.7 | 0.5 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 17.9 |
| Total | 793 | 33 | 45.3 | 41.3 | 85.8 | 0.5 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 19.6 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
