Klay Thompson has been a franchise icon for the Golden State Warriors. Along with Draymond Green and Stephen Curry, he formed the iconic Dubs trio back in 2012. Since then, they never had to look back. After all, they were on a mission to build a modern-day dynasty in the Golden State. Before this trio burst into the picture, the GSW club did not look like a championship-winning worthy team. However, in the past, this franchise had won three NBA titles. But the last one came in 1975. Since then, the team from the Bay Area went through a title drought for forty years.
Finally, in 2015, the iconic trio – Klay, Dray and their talismanic leader, Steph led the Warriors to their fourth championship in franchise history. But it was just the beginning, as the same core helped the GSW win three more titles after 2015 until 2022. Winning four titles in a span of eight years surely fulfils their mission of building a modern-day dynasty. But is that it for the iconic Dubs trio? If Klay Thompson leaves the Warriors this offseason, it will be the end of the ‘Dynasty.’
Warriors Enter Deadlock With Thompson Over The Contract’s Length
Recently, Tim MacMahon of ESPN gave an update on Thompson’s free agency situation. MacMahon reported on the podcast, ‘Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective’ of ESPN that the Warriors front office and Klay Thompson have entered deadlocks regarding his new contract’s duration. The Dub organization has reportedly offered a two-year extension to Klay. But the three-point sniper has been seeking a three-year contract at least. Hence, the Warriors and Thompson have a week before he hits the open market. They have to find some common ground in seven days. Everybody knew that the veteran shooting guard was going to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The lucrative contract extension that Thompson had signed back in 2019 would expire after the 2023-2024 season.
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Now, there are rumors that several teams, including the Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, and so on, are favorites to land the Dub’s veteran shooting guard. Lately, Shams Charania and Anthony Slater of The Athletic reported that Thompson is looking to explore all his external options in free agency. Moreover, Charania reported that the Magic and Thompson have “Mutual interests.” Moreover, new updates keep coming on the veteran sharpshooter’s free agency. Everybody saw Thompson struggling with his shooting in the 2023-2024 season. Now, the Warriors must figure out a way to build a strong and competitive unit to fight for the title next season.
Draymond Green’s Reaction On Klay Unfollowing The Dubs On Social Media
On Saturday, the veteran forward on his podcast, ‘The Draymond Green Show’, mentioned that he had a feeling that fans wanted to see his reaction to Thompson unfollowing the Dubs. Green said his teammate since 2012 may also have deleted some IG posts lately related to the GSW. But the Warriors forward revealed that he had no idea something like that happened. Anyhow, Green thinks it is “F***ing hilarious.”
He added that it is nothing but comical. Moreover, he said that Thompson or his teammates never try to hurt anybody’s feelings. It was just a hilarious thing that Klay Thompson suddenly unfollowed his club and felt his teammate. Only time can tell if there is anything serious to it.
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